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Police stopped him for running a red light. Then they learned he was wanted for a cold-case murder

by John Jefferson
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Police in Florida stopped a man for running a red light only to discover he was wanted for a cold-case murder in Virginia that happened more than a decade earlier.

Timothy Hickerson, 43, was stopped by authorities on September 17 after running a red light on Old Kings Road in Palm Coast, Florida, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

During the stop, deputies determined Hickerson had a warrant for murder out of Virginia.

He was wanted in connection to the March 24, 2010, killing of Shane Donahue, 23, in Nokesville, Virginia, according to the sheriff’s office.

Timothy Hickerson, 43, was stopped by Florida authorities after running a red light. They then learned he was wanted in connection to a cold-case murder.
Timothy Hickerson, 43, was stopped by Florida authorities after running a red light. They then learned he was wanted in connection to a cold-case murder. (Flagler County Sheriff’s Office)

Donahue was reported missing 14 years ago, and was last seen leaving his parents’ home, about an hour southwest of Washington, DC.

The victim was never found and the case went cold.

That was until recently, when investigators got new information and reopened the investigation, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities said Hickerson was also seen leaving Donahue’s parents’ home and then returning to the victim’s home.

Hickerson was also connected to a burglary at Donahue’s home days before the victim went missing.

To this day, the victim’s res have not been found and he is presumed dead.

Shane Donahue (left) went missing in 2010 in Virginia and his res have not been found. Police have now arrested Hickerson (right) in connection to his killing
Shane Donahue (left) went missing in 2010 in Virginia and his res have not been found. Police have now arrested Hickerson (right) in connection to his killing (Flagler County Sheriff’s Office)

Authorities have not released a motive for why the suspect killed Donahue or if they have information about where Donahue’s res might be located.

Hickerson will be held in jail until he can be extradited to Virginia.

“This shows there is no such thing as a simple traffic stop. This one ended with a fugitive meeting justice who was wanted for a murder that occurred more than 14 years ago.” said Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly. “If you’re a fugitive, we will catch you regardless of where you ran from and take you to jail.”

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