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Ricky Ryon Willis

Death by Force
Case Description
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Ricky Ryon Willis, a 10-year-old boy from Tampa, Florida, tragically lost his life on October 21, 2018. Ricky, along with his mother, Stephanie Willis, was found dead in their home. The incident was a result of a violent altercation that escalated to a fatal shooting. The perpetrator, Tyrone Johnson, who was Stephanie Willis's boyfriend at the time, was found guilty of the murders. According to court records, the conflict began over a disagreement about what to watch on television, which quickly ...Read More
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  • FOX 13 Tampa Bay: Tyrone Johnson sentenced to death for murder of girlfriend and her child
  • TBO.com: Deputies release name of Tampa mother and son killed in weekend double homicide
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    Victim Details

    Ricky Ryon Willis

    Male

    Black / African American

    Tampa

    FL

    2018-10-21

    10

    Ricky

    Ryon Willis

    11/20/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone know if there were any warning signs or red flags before the incident between Stephanie ... ...Read More
    12/04/2024
    Has anyone else been following how the defense team tried to overturn Tyrone Johnson's death sentenc... ...Read More
    07/05/2024
    I just read about the tragic case of Ricky Ryon Willis, and I can't stop thinking about those bullet... ...Read More
    05/26/2024
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