Virginia State Police Seek Relatives of Man Found Dead Near I-95
Virginia State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating relatives of Edward James Donegan, a 74-year-old man from Colorado. He was discovered deceased on October 4 in a wooded area off Interstate 95 near Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.…
Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 22, 2026 —
Virginia State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating relatives of Edward James Donegan, a 74-year-old man from Colorado who was found dead in Richmond, Virginia.
Donegan was discovered on October 4 in a wooded area off Interstate 95 near Chamberlayne Avenue. Police said the investigation is ongoing and that no foul play is suspected.
The information provided does not say when Donegan was found, how long he may have been in the area, or what circumstances led to his discovery. It also does not identify any relatives, explain how they may be located, or provide a cause of death. No additional details about the investigation were provided.
The stated request from Virginia State Police is to locate Donegan’s relatives. The available information does not specify whether investigators are seeking a particular family member or whether relatives have already been identified. It also does not describe any steps taken in the investigation beyond noting that it remains ongoing.
The police assessment that no foul play is suspected is distinct from a final account of how Donegan died; the information provided does not report a determination on the cause or manner of death. No further findings or subsequent developments were included.
At this stage, the confirmed details are Donegan’s name, age and Colorado residence, the October 4 discovery in a wooded area near I-95 and Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond, and the ongoing investigation. The reason authorities are seeking his relatives and any additional information about the case have not been provided.
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