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Ricky Ryon Willis

Case from Tampa, FL dated Oct 21, 2018

Victim Details

Ricky Ryon Willis

Male

Black / African American

Tampa

FL

2018-10-21

10

Ricky

Ryon Willis

07/10/2026

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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 ...
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  • FOX 13 Tampa Bay: Tyrone Johnson sentenced to death for murder of girlfriend and her child
  • WFLA: Man arrested after woman and child killed during domestic dispute in Tampa
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    Does anyone know if there were any warning signs or red flags before the incident between Stephanie ... ...Read More
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