Huntington, West Virginia prom night murders
| Prom Night Murders | |
|---|---|
| Location | Huntington, West Virginia |
| Date | May 22, 2005 |
Attack type | Shooting Quadruple Homicide |
| Deaths | 4 |
| Perpetrator | Unknown |
| Motive | Unknown |
The Prom Night Murders is an unsolved homicide case that occurred on May 22, 2005, in Huntington, West Virginia, when four teenagers, 16-year-old Megan Poston, 17-year-old Michael Dillon, 18-year-old Eddrick Clark, and 19-year-old Donté Ward,[1] were shot and killed on their prom night, on Charleston Avenue.[2] Despite an extensive investigation, no suspect has been identified, and the case remains unsolved.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Police did have a suspect, but they have denied all claims and was released.[10]
References
- ^ Webb, Mark (2010-05-22). "Gallery: Friends and family gather to remember shooting victims". The Herald-Dispatch. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ^ Bills, Martina (2025-05-23). "Prom Night Murders: Megan's story". WSAZ. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ^ "Prom Night Murders: Twenty Years Later". WSAZ. 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ^ Heyman, Dan (2005-05-27). "W. Va. Murders Linked to Crack Dealing". NPR. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ^ "4 teens shot deadin West Virginia". NBC News. 2005-05-23. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ^ Delancey, Sean. "Somber quadruple murder anniversary marked in Huntington". WCHS. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ^ "Police question several in death of 4 West Virginia teens". Deseret News. 2005-05-24. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ^ "Four Shot To Death After Prom In West Virginia". WAVE (TV). 2005-05-23. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ^ "Detroit dealers invade Appalachian towns". The Blade. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ^ "Woman police believe ordered Huntington prom night killings to be released from prison". WSAZ. 2025-03-12. Retrieved 2026-05-09.