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Cody Johns

Case from Houston, TX dated May 20, 2020

Victim Details

Cody Johns

Female

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2020-05-20

24

Cody

Johns

07/19/2026

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Cody Johns, a 24-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on May 20, 2020, in Houston, TX. She was seven months pregnant at the time of her death. The incident occurred when her ex-boyfriend, Kendrick Thomas, forced his way into her home and fatally shot her. Before fleeing the scene, Thomas also shot Cody's sister and mother multiple times. Both women were hospitalized in serious but stable condition and are expected to make full recoveries. Cody's unborn baby also did not survive.

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  • ABC13 Houston: Suspect kills himself after killing pregnant woman, wounding 3 others
  • khou.com: HPD Chief: Woman killed in northeast Houston shooting was 7 months pregnant
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    Has anyone looked into Cody's relationship with her ex, Kendrick, before this horrible event? I'm tr... ...Read More
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