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Johnny Mane/Playboy Nora

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Jul 20, 2020

Victim Details

Johnny Mane/Playboy Nora

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2020-07-20

44

Johnny

Mane/Playboy Nora

06/22/2026

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On a summer evening in New Orleans, the life of Johnny Nora, known to many as 'Mane' or 'Playboy,' was tragically cut short. On Monday, July 20, 2020, the 44-year-old man fell victim to gun violence in the city he called home his entire life. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, his sudden death left a void in the lives of his family and friends.

At the time of his passing, Johnny was a husband, father, and grandfather. His obituary paints a picture of a man deeply embedded in his communit ...
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  • NOLA.com: These are the names of the 8 people fatally shot in New Orleans in the past week
  • wwltv.com: New Orleans police investigating 6 shootings in 12 hours; 2 men killed
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