CHESAPEAKE, VA. (THECOUNT) — Donna Daugherty and John Daugherty, of Chesapeake, Virginia, have been identified as the victims allegedly brutally murdered by their adopted teen son at their home on Tuesday.
Donna, 61 and 60-year-old John, were both killed in an apparent attack by their adopted 15-year-old son at their Chesapeake residence on Tuesday.
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According to reports, the couple were found deceased after they were apparently bludgeoned or stabbed to death. Police said either a knife or hammer was used to commit the heinous crimes.
The teen is facing double-murder charges after police believe he killed his two adoptive parents.
The deaths remain under investigation.
The 15-year-old is due in court Wednesday.
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Geo quick facts: Chesapeake is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 222,209; in 2018, the population was estimated to be 242,634. Virginia State 2013 Population Estimates Retrieved February 2, 2013 making it the third-most populous city in Virginia – Wikipedia.