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Dec 12, 2008
Dec 18, 2023
Donna
Harris
68
35
62 inches
102 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
On a spring morning in Chesterfield, Virginia, 35-year-old Donna Gail Harris was going about her day, a divorced mother running errands. On April 5, 1991, at approximately 11:00 a.m., she dropped off her 11-year-old son at her mother's home in the 2100 block of Turner Road. She seemed to be in a hurry and mentioned she was heading to the Cloverleaf Mall, promising to return by 3:00 p.m. Dressed in a turquoise shirt, blue jeans, and white leather Keds tennis shoes, she drove away in her silver 1984 Honda Prelude. It was the last time her family would see her. The hours ticked by, and as 3:00 p.m. came and went with no word from Donna, concern began to mount. The following day, her family's fears intensified when they discovered her Honda Prelude abandoned. The car was found locked with its emergency flashers activated, parked on an access road behind the Cloverleaf Mall in the 7500 block of Cloverleaf Drive, near some power lines. The vehicle itself was in working order, and there were no immediate signs of a struggle at the scene. However, Donna's pocketbook was missing from the car and has never been recovered. Donna was described by her family as a dedicated mother and a dependable employee at Virginia Power. She lived in the 10100 block of Remora Drive and her life was centered around her son and her work. According to her family, she didn't smoke, drink, or use drugs and rarely dated. Her hobbies included shopping and aerobics. Despite reported sightings in the months following her disappearance, none were ever confirmed. Foul play is suspected by her loved ones, and authorities have indicated they have a prime suspect, a male acquaintance with whom she had a secret relationship, though no charges have been filed. The case of Donna Gail Harris remains a painful mystery, a story of a mother who vanished while running everyday errands, leaving behind a family searching for answers.
Apr 05, 1991
Chesterfield Couny
Virginia
Chesterfield County
6917
Chesterfield County Police Department
Chesterfield
Virginia
Chesterfield County
23232
10001 Iron Bridge Road, Virginia
8047481251
County
Law Enforcement
Chesterfield County Police Department
4379
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
06/22/2026
