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Kathryn Johnston

Case from Atlanta, GA dated Nov 21, 2006

Victim Details

Kathryn Johnston

Female

Black / African American

Atlanta

GA

2006-11-21

92

Kathryn

Johnston

07/24/2026

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In the fall of 2006, 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston, an African American woman, was living a quiet life in her home on Neal Street in northwest Atlanta, a residence she had occupied for 17 years. On the evening of November 21st, that peace was violently shattered. Under the cover of darkness, three plainclothes Atlanta police officers, part of a narcotics squad, descended on her home to execute a 'no-knock' warrant. Believing her home was being invaded by criminals, Ms. Johnston armed herself with ...
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    It's been years since the tragic loss of Ms. Kathryn Johnston, and I still find myself thinking abou... ...Read More
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    Hey everyone, I keep thinking about the neighbors and the community on Neal Street where Kathryn Joh... ...Read More
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