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Vernon Van Johnson

Case from Baltimore, MD dated Sep 03, 2014

Victim Details

Vernon Van Johnson

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Baltimore

MD

2014-09-03

2014-09-03

27

Vernon Van

Johnson

08/01/2026


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In the late summer of 2014, the life of Vernon Van Johnson Jr., a 27-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, was tragically cut short. Known to his friends and family by the affectionate nicknames 'VJ' and 'Smiley,' Johnson passed away on September 3, 2014.

Born on May 11, 1987, Johnson was a lifelong resident of Baltimore. He received his education in the Baltimore City School System and was known for his skills in carpentry and tile work, as well as a general knack for fixing things. His ...
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  • Murder Ink 9/10/14 - Baltimore Sun
  • Vernon V. Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

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