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John Miller

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Jan 26, 2017

Victim Details

John Miller

Male

Pittsburgh

PA

2017-01-26

40

John

Miller

07/11/2026

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John Miller, a 40-year-old male from Pittsburgh, PA, was tragically killed on January 26, 2017. He was shot five times in the head on the city steps in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill-City View neighborhood. The investigation revealed that Justin Parrotte, a 31-year-old man from Pittsburgh, was responsible for Miller's death. Parrotte was convicted of first-degree murder in February 2020. According to the criminal complaint, Parrotte believed Miller was an informant in a drug case and sought him out ...
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  • WTAE: Man found dead after shots fired in Spring Garden
  • Man Found Shot To Death In Spring Garden - CBS Pittsburgh
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    Has anyone else been following the odd behavior of Justin Parrotte after the crime? It's truly distu... ...Read More
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    I can’t stop thinking about the behavior of Justin Parrotte after the crime took place. The fact t... ...Read More
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