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Ashley Burks

Case from Lodi, CA dated May 15, 2001

Victim Details

Ashley Burks

Female

Lodi

CA

2001-05-15

6

Ashley

Burks

06/28/2026

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On May 15, 2001, a tragic incident occurred in Lodi, California, resulting in the death of six-year-old Ashley Burks, along with her siblings and grandmother. The perpetrator, Roger Leroy Johnson, was a 48-year-old trucker who had a history of violence and was known to the victims. Johnson's motive for the brutal attack was rooted in a personal vendetta. He was reportedly enraged over a breakup with Rhonda Burks, the daughter of Pearl Burks and mother of the children. This breakup led Johnson to ...
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  • Suspect in Stockton killings takes own life in Lodi | | lodinews.com
  • Horrific end to tragedy - The Stockton Record
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