UPDATE #2: July 20, 2018 – The suspicious death investigation of Dorothy Ann D’Anna was determined to be a homicide.  The victim’s nephew, David Neel Clark (W/M, 52 years old), has been charged with her murder.

Detectives determined that Clark used the victim’s credit card after her death.  Clark could not be found locally, but transactions had been made in Alabama and Florida.  Information on Clark was sent to law enforcement agencies in those states.  Detectives obtained a warrant for Clark’s arrest for financial transaction card fraud.  GCPD detectives were contacted by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office in Walton County, Florida on July 17, 2018.  They had arrested Clark after he attempted to commit suicide on a beach in their jurisdiction.

Clark was transported back to Gwinnett.  During an interview with detectives, he confessed to the murder of his aunt.  Clark has been charged with FTC fraud, aggravated assault and felony murder.  He is currently in custody at the Gwinnett County Detention Center.

1^st UPDATE, July 17, 2018 – The victim has been identified as Dorothy Ann D’Anna (W/F, 63 years old) of Suwanee.  Her family has been notified.  Detectives are continuing to work the case as a suspicious death. 

ORIGINAL RELEASE, July 16, 2018 - Gwinnett Police officers responded to a residence on Collins Port Cove in unincorporated Suwanee today shortly before 1:00pm in reference to a report of a deceased person.  During the course of the preliminary investigation the death was determined to be suspicious in nature.  Detectives were called to the scene to investigate further.  The scene was secured and a search warrant was obtained.  Detectives and Crime Scene Unit personnel are currently investigating the scene.  The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification.  Updates will be provided as they are received.