Rachel Dionne Strickland, a 40-year-old woman from Bellmead, Texas, tragically lost her life on May 22, 2020, in a shooting incident at the 4700 Block of Florida Street in Bellmead. She was found dead at the scene along with 42-year-old Christopher Dewayne Wilson, both victims of gunshot wounds. A 16-year-old girl was also injured but survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect in this case, 36-year-old Johnny Alvin Wilson, was arrested near the scene shortly after the
incident. He was charged with two counts of capital murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, endangering a child, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Wilson's bond was set at $2,300,000, and he has remained in the McLennan County Jail since his arrest.
The trial for Johnny Alvin Wilson began in October 2022 in McLennan County’s 54th District Court. He faces the possibility of life without parole if convicted. The case has drawn significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the impact on the victims' families.
Rachel Dionne Strickland left behind her son, Landon Wilson, daughters Haley Wilson and Ashley Wilson, and her grandson Noah Wilson. Her family has been vocal about seeking justice for her death and has set up a GoFundMe fundraiser to cover her cremation costs.
The investigation and subsequent legal proceedings have been ongoing, with the community closely following the developments in the case. The tragic loss of Rachel Dionne Strickland has left a lasting impact on her loved ones and the Bellmead community.
