FL - Manhunt in Tampa after 4 slayings in 5 weeks, Oct-Nov 2017 #2 *Arrest*

[SeesSeas]

Not yet booked into jail: http://webapps.hcso.tampa.fl.us/ArrestInquiry/

 

[dotr]

Here’s some facts that I’ve been thinking about...HD works or worked at McDonald's. The McDonald’s location is open 24 hours. So work hours could be anytime. The red car is his dad’s. So his dad either gave it to him or he was just borrowing it today and normally uses different transportation. The big question is why the specific small area for the murders. Well, here is a map of the city bus routes. The red dot is McDonald’s. The yellow dot is where he lives. The small pink dots are the murders. Notice bus route 9. Maybe they were committed on way to or from work, especially since it’s a 24 hour location. I am too sleepy to look into it tonight, but I’m curious what times route 9 makes its stops and if he worked shifts on the same night/days of the murders. On a side note, I live in Tampa Bay Area. I feel sad for the parents. They live in a nice area by the bay and own their own business. This must be a terrible shock.

Thanks for the map!

 

[Ray_of_hope]

His instagram name trigga_traiii made me shudder.

 

[1&2&3]

How fantastic is this news!! The neighborhood can breathe a huge sigh of relief tonight and sleep in peace.

The victims families know that justice will now be served and their loved ones murderous monster is off the street. HALLELUJAH!

 

[Maroon10]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5127189/Police-intervewing-suspect-Tampa-serial-killer-case.html

The killer was originally described as 6ft-6ft2 light skin african american. He is not light skinned and the picture of him with two women in the above article doesnt look like he is 6ft.

Awaiting the gun tests and if there is a confession.

 

[dotr]

These are other crimes with similar elements. Some of which happened much earlier this year. Crime stoppers tampa is something you all should check out, you might be surprised at what goes on.

Usually serial offenders like this one do progress from other lesser crimes. IMO the offender that they are looking for who was partners with john jarah hicks III looks a lot like the killer in video. I posted that link earlier

20 min away from murders (group of 3)
http://www.crimestopperstb.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=unsolved&ID=155&SID=14180

(June 6 min from murders- ran toward ellicot weekday 951pm)
http://www.crimestopperstb.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=unsolved&ID=155&SID=14013

(May 25th Thursday 4:54am 5 min away from murder - suspect came from area of Burrell park)
http://www.crimestopperstb.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=unsolved&ID=155&SID=13917

Seminole heights-- bold, relaxed arms, heel to toe, light skin black male, black shoes, shirt has cocky saying
http://www.crimestopperstb.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=unsolved&ID=155&SID=13710


2 seperate crimes by same 3 people
First one wed 4am
Second one thurs 1146pm
In both, vics were forced into their cars and driven to atm machines to withdraw money then returned back to where they were taken
Description of one of them--early 20`s, light skin slim muscular build, short black buzz cut style hair, possible*
mustache and wearing a black hooded sweater, dark pants, black shoes, black*
gloves and was armed with a black handgun
They all fled on foot
Both locations about 13 min from murder and not too far from USF
*http://www.crimestopperstb.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=unsolved&ID=155&SID=13612

Feb 4th 9:41pm
11 min from murders
Suspects flee on foot from first robbery and then are seen committing another 8 min later but this time with s vehicle (car stashed somewhere close by for first one?)
http://www.crimestopperstb.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=unsolved&ID=155&SID=13426

Jan. 230am
8 min from murders
Sexual assault--- police sketch included of light skin blk male
http://www.crimestopperstb.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=unsolved&ID=155&SID=13349




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Bumping and wondering if any of these crimes neotec compiled will be looked at in connection with the suspect?
The last link listed shows an interesting, imo. composite of a sex assault suspect.
imo, speculation.

 

[liz b.]

I'm so glad to read this news ! I also so glad to be wrong about thinking this might have been terror related..would love to know his motive for these killings. Just glad he's off the streets. Hats off to LE !

 

[moonlessnight]

I thought that was the location of the boarded up house his family owns and that the active home is by the airport?

Thanks for the map!

 

[dotr]

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/semi...st-made-in-seminole-heights-murders/495348497

TAMPA, Fla. – It was a tip from a McDonalds that ultimately fed an entire neighborhood the news they wanted to hear for two months – the arrest of a suspected serial killer.

Howell Emanuel Donaldson III, 24, will be charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the killings of Benjamin Edward Mitchell, Monica Caridad Hoffa, Anthony Naiboa and Ronald Felton in Southeast Seminole Heights.

 

[Tillicum]

A lot of people knew the perp. Did any of them suspect him? Also, why did he take the risk of leaving the gun with the manager instead of leaving it in the car? It seems he wanted to get caught IMO.

 

[dotr]

http://heavy.com/news/2017/11/howell-donaldson-rosita-mother-father-family-tampa/

Rosita Donaldson & Howell Donaldson II: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

 

[thepinkdragon]

I thought that was the location of the boarded up house his family owns and that the active home is by the airport?

Where did your information come from? Curious.


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[thepinkdragon]

A lot of people knew the perp. Did any of them suspect him? Also, why did he take the risk of leaving the gun with the manager instead of leaving it in the car? It seems he wanted to get caught IMO.

I agree.... I think he DID want to get caught. MOO


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[alucardsdream]

I agree.... I think he DID want to get caught. MOO


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That was my thought as well. I wonder if this means he'll confess?

 

[whitelilac]

Wow, great news !!
May the victims now rest in peace, and their loved ones know that justice will be served.

I must say I'm a bit surprised. This guy seems to come from a good family, has a university degree, and his face above does not display a hardness...he has an open expression (though that's just one photo)

The big question is WHY??

His poor parents and family...they have to be in utter shock. My heart breaks for them too.

 

[Theforeigner]

I really do hope they got the right guy, however I'm not 100% sure that HD is the killer.

I mean why would he turn over evidence, the gun, to the Mcdonald's manager ?
The wittness who saw the killer said he was a black man/light skinned, HD is NOT light skinned.

Something seems to NOT be right !? Hope I'm wrong !

 

[margarita25]

http://www.baynews9.com/content/new...cles/bn9/2017/11/28/tampa_police_investi.html
Tampa Police announce arrest to be made in Seminole Heights case
Last Updated: Tuesday, November 28, 2017, 11:37 PM EST
TAMPA -- 11 p.m. -- Tampa Police announce they are in the process of making an arrest in the Seminole Heights murder cases.
Howell Donaldson III, 24, will face four counts of first degree murder in connection with the investigation.

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/semi...st-made-in-seminole-heights-murders/495348497
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VIDEO

https://giphy.com/gifs/christmas-photo-light-h5dc7nZVelw2I

http://www.tampabay.com/news/public...harges-in-Seminole-Heights-slayings_163084698

Tampa police: Man, 24, will face charges in Seminole Heights slayings
Updated: November 28, 2017 at 11:31 PM
TAMPA — A flurry of developments in the Seminole Heights murders ended Tuesday night as residents had long hoped it would: police said they found the man they believe responsible for killing four people.
Howell Emanuel Donaldson III, 24, will face four counts of first-degree murder, Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan announced at a news conference at police headquarters.
"I am pleased to announce that tonight we will be making an arrest in the Seminole Heights murder," Dugan said.
The chief cautioned the public that his detectives were still preparing the official paperwork for the arrest. Dugan also would not say if Donaldson had confessed or made any statements to police. There were many details about the investigation that the chief said they could not yet discuss.

Holy cow! :happydance: Thank goodness! Just seeing this, was busy with Mariah's amber alert, wow, going back to read! So excited!!!

 

[margarita25]

http://1215class.pbworks.com/w/page/44942782/Trai Donaldson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/howell-donaldson-iii-a68285b0/

https://www.facebook.com/trai.donaldson

https://www.instagram.com/trigga_traiii/

Screenshot before they go poof!

 

[margarita25]

Found a few more, not much of use but for the sake of it I'm posting everything I found:

http://www.redstormsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/trai_donaldson_790225.html

http://www.maxpreps.com/m/career/default.aspx?careerid=4405ce19-eaf4-e211-99e4-002655e6c126

https://twitter.com/Trai4?s=09

From link #2/maxpreps:

T. Donaldson

Alonso High SchoolTampaFL

5'11"155 lbsSenior

Graduated in 2011

 

[margarita25]

"The Tampa Bay Times reports that Donaldson has no criminal record in Florida."

http://heavy.com/news/2017/11/howell-donaldson-seminole-heights-serial-killer-suspect/

(Unbelievable! No criminal record in Florida!!?!)