Samuel Johnson Jr. murdered or death by force in Ripley, Tennessee.

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Samuel Andrew Johnson Jr., a 25-year-old male from Ripley, Tennessee, tragically lost his life on November 27, 2015. His death was the result of a shooting incident at Keeley's Entertainment Center on Watkins Street in Ripley. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation launched an investigation into the incident, which led to the identification of a suspect.

Jessie James Somerville, a 21-year-old male, was later indicted on charges of first-degree murder and felony reckless endangerment in co ...Read More

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Samuel Johnson Obituary (2015) - The Jackson Sun

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name

Samuel Johnson, Jr.

gender

Male

city

Ripley

state

Date of Death

2015-11-27

Age at Death

First Name

Samuel

Last Name

Johnson Jr.

Last Updated

11/11/2025

Samuel Johnson Jr.
Death by Force

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Samuel Johnson Jr.
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