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Stephanie Willis

Case from Tampa, FL dated Oct 21, 2018

Victim Details

Stephanie Willis

Female

Black / African American

Tampa

FL

2018-10-21

34

Stephanie

Willis

07/14/2026

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Stephanie Willis, aged 34, tragically lost her life on October 21, 2018, in Tampa, Florida. The incident also claimed the life of her 10-year-old son, Ricky Ryon Willis. The heartbreaking event unfolded in their shared apartment, where Stephanie's boyfriend, Tyrone Johnson, was present. According to reports, the fatal altercation began over a disagreement about what to watch on television. Johnson claimed that he felt under attack by Stephanie and acted in self-defense. However, the investigatio ...
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  • FOX 13 Tampa Bay: Tyrone Johnson sentenced to death for murder of girlfriend and her child
  • Oxygen Official Site: Judge Weighs Death Penalty For Florida Man Who Killed Girlfriend, ‘Hunted Down’ And Shot Her 10-Year-Old Son | Oxygen Official Site
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