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10/11/2025

09/18/2024

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Murder Investigation *COLD CASE | ARREST – On March 24, 2010, officers responded to a residence located in the 14000 block of Aden Rd in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a missing person. The investigation revealed family members had not heard from the victim, identified as Shane Ryan DONAHUE, age 23, after he was last seen leaving his parent’s residence on March 22, 2010. Over the course of the more than 14-year-long investigation, several investigative leads were developed and explored based on information brought to the attention of police. In Spring 2024, detectives reactivated the investigation, reexamining every detail of the case from scratch, including revisiting interviewed parties and digital evidence in greater detail due to advances in analytical technology and modern police investigative practices. The victim and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were last seen leaving the victim’s parent’s home together reportedly returning to the victim’s nearby residence in the 12000 block of Aden Rd. The victim was not seen or heard from again. Although, the victim’s remains have not been located, he is presumed deceased. During the investigation, the accused was connected to a burglary that occurred at the victim’s residence just days prior to his disappearance. In September 2024, following the investigation, Prince William County detectives obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Timothy Sean HICKERSON, who would have been 28 years old at the time of the victim’s disappearance. With the assistance of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the accused was arrested in Palm Coast, Florida where he will remain incarcerated until extradited to Virginia.
Arrested on September 17: [No photo available]
Timothy Sean HICKERSON, 43, of 65 Foxhall Ln in Palm Coast, FL
Charged with murder and burglary
Court Date: Pending | Status: In-Custody, Pending Extradition

Identified:
The victim was identified as Shane Ryan DONAHUE, 23 (at the time of his disappearance), of Nokesville

Anyone with information that can aid investigators in this ongoing case is asked to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.

04/16/2024

WPD is investigating a larceny incident that occurred at Truist Bank. We are attempting to identify the suspects pictured below.

If you can identify these individuals, or have any information, please contact WPD at 540-662-4131. You can also remain anonymous by using the link www.p3tips.com/980. If your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.

Reference #: 24009764

12/23/2023

We are in the process of reopening and this time for good!

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12/21/2023

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03/22/2023

MISSING PERSON COLD CASE – SHANE RYAN DONAHUE
On March 22, 2010, Shane was last seen leaving his parents’ home at 14323 Aden Rd. in Nokesville. He was reportedly going to his residence nearby at 12008 Aden Rd.; however, he never made it to the location and was never heard from again.
Detectives from the Cold Case Unit continue to investigate this case and are seeking the public’s help with providing any additional information that may help find Shane.
Shane Ryan DONAHUE has been missing for 13 years. He is 36 years old now.
At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, 5’11”, 180lbs, medium build with brown eyes and brown hair.
The Cold Case Unit requests your assistance. If you have information on this case or any other, please contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703-792-7000 or submit a webtip to www.pwcva.gov/policetip
You can also write to: Cold Case Unit, Prince William County Police Department, 5036 Davis Ford Road, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192.
REF case #: 10-050509
For more information on our Cold Cases, visit: pwcva.gov/coldcase
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