How family town was terrorised by teen’s brutal Xmas killing spree that left 6 dead & decorations splattered with blood
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THE Christmas tree twinkled with flashing lights, and hearty laughter echoed through the Gullette household as the whole family came together to celebrate the festive season. It was Christmas eve, and Rhonda Gullette looked at her watch - out of her seven siblings, the only person missing was her younger sister Danita, 18, who was due home from work any minute.
![[Danita Gullette, 18, was killed while she stood at a pay phone on Neal Avenue]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1992-murder-part-spree-christmas-948362368.jpg?strip=all&w=720)
However tragically the mum-of-one would never return to celebrate the holidays, as she was cruelly shot five times - senselessly murdered on her way home for her trainers, coat, and a measly 50 cents. It was a devastating loss, and one that also meant Christmas would never be the same again for the heartbroken family - but the heartache didn't end there.
![[Marvallous Keene was one of the gang who terrorised the small town]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1992-small-town-dayton-ohio-948359027.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
It was just the start of a violent crime spree that would leave the town of Dayton, Ohio, gripped with terror as a gang began robbing and murdering people around the town, seemingly at random. Similarly with many families, the Christmas holiday was a big deal in the Gullette household.
![[For most families, the holidays represent a time for love, togetherness and joy. But for Danita's family, it's a painful reminder of her senseless murder]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1992-christmas-shooting-spree-holidays-948359541.jpg?strip=all&w=814)
Rhonda says: “Christmas was the one holiday of the year that we’d get together. “For me the centre of our Christmas was just the big celebration with each other. “My mum was this amazing cook, and she made a big Christmas meal. One of my favourites was the chilli, with cornbread. It was just beautiful.”.
![[Richmond Maddox was the second victim of the bloodthirsty killing spree]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1992-small-town-dayton-ohio-949087801.png?strip=all&w=633)
