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Richard Dewey Paulin

Case from Joliet, IL dated Jul 16, 1983

Victim Details

Richard Dewey Paulin

Male

Joliet

IL

1983-07-16

30

Richard

Dewey Paulin

07/11/2026

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Richard Dewey Paulin, a 30-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on July 16, 1983, in Joliet, Illinois. His death was part of a series of brutal murders committed by Milton Johnson, a serial killer who terrorized the Joliet area during the summer of 1983. Johnson's killing spree began in June 1983 and continued through August 1983, claiming the lives of several victims, including Paulin.

On the day of Paulin's death, Johnson ambushed and murdered him along with ...
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  • Joliet, IL Patch: Joliet Mass Murderer Terrorized Area 35 Years Ago
  • Milton Johnson - Wikipedia
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