Willie Johnson

Missing
Case Description
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Willie Lee Johnson, aged 26, was last seen on January 20, 1978, at the Tropicana Lounge located on North Howard Street in Akron, Ohio. After that evening, he vanished without a trace. His vehicle was later found abandoned with his personal belongings still inside, raising concerns of foul play. Johnson was wearing a black shirt, a blue denim jacket, and green pants at the time of his disappearance. He was 5'7", weighed 140 pounds, and had distinctive burn scars on his chest, legs, and left arm, ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 20, 1978
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    Victim Details

    Nov 01, 2018

    Sep 03, 2020

    Willie

    Johnson

    72

    26

    67 inches

    140 lbs

    Black / African American

    Male

    Jan 20, 1978

    Akron

    Ohio

    Summit County

    41626

    Akron Police Department

    Akron

    Ohio

    Summit County

    44308

    Jeffrey Smith

    Detective Sergeant

    217 South High Street, Ohio

    3303752552

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    18-025631

    1978-01-27

    Akron Police Department

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    09/30/2024


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    12/08/2023
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    08/16/2023
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    05/28/2023
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