PRESS RELEASE
From Ann Gardner, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Alleghany County, Virginia
On February 1, 2022, Deborah Anne Coleman, 41, of Clifton Forge, Virginia pled
guilty to and was found guilty of felony murder of Shannon Anthony Clark in the
Alleghany County Circuit Court. Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Shaun D.
Mabry prosecuted the case, which the Clifton Forge Police Department investigated
with the assistance of the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State
Police. Coleman remains in custody. A sentencing hearing is set for May 23, 2022.