Walter Leon Danzey Jr. (48) of Dothan with one count of Murder (Courtesy of Dothan Police Department)
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – On August 1, 2024, Dothan Police Investigators arrested and charged 48-year-old Walter Leon Danzey Jr. with one count of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Damon Goodson. Goodson was found near the intersection of West Powell Street and Linden Street on July 20, 2024, after being stabbed. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
According to Lt. Scott Owens, DPD’S PIO, Since the incident, investigators have been diligently interviewing witnesses and collecting physical evidence. They identified Danzey as a suspect and gathered enough evidence to charge him with murder. His bond has been set at $1.5 million.
According to witnesses, Goodson and Danzey were involved in an argument on the day of the stabbing. The situation escalated, leading to the fatal attack. Investigators are still working to determine the exact cause of the argument and are following leads to get a clearer understanding of the events that transpired.
The weapon believed to have been used in the attack has been recovered and is awaiting forensic analysis. Dothan Police continue to support Goodson’s family, hoping they find some peace knowing the person responsible is now in custody.
If anyone has additional information about this case, they are encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 334-615-3632 or 334-793-0215.
