A murder case that has torn a family apart

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Even if justice is served, the emotional wounds that opened the day 32-year old Donte Parrish was killed may remain open.

A Hampton man is behind bars after a twisted tale of suspected family violence

“I’m still putting my hope in the justice system,” said Reginald Parrish, the victim’s father. “It’s just the beginning. This is the first step. I’ll see what happens later on down the line.”

10 On Your Side viewers have heard from the grieving father. Over the past few weeks, he has explained, in painful details, the violent end of his son’s life. His son’s body was found in the Dismal Swamp canal on a Sunday afternoon in December 2024.

Body pulled from Dismal Swamp Canal had gunshot wounds

“Well, they told me that he was shot multiple times,” Reginald Parrish said. “He was found in a Dismal Swamp. He was in shorts. He had no sneakers on. His bookbag was cut off.”

Last week, the SWAT team arrested Dannel Hill, 46, on charges of murder and use of a firearm…

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