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John Porter

Case from Fort-worth, TX dated Mar 28, 2017

Victim Details

John Porter

Male

White / Caucasian

Fort-worth

TX

2017-03-28

69

John

Porter

07/07/2026

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On March 28, 2017, 69-year-old John Porter, a white male, was fatally shot during a home invasion at his residence on Cool Spring Drive in Fort Worth, Texas. His wife, Diane Porter, also 69, sustained injuries in the incident but survived. The assailant stole the couple's vehicle, which was later found near the home of James Earnest Floyd Jr., a 50-year-old black male, in Terrell, Texas. Floyd was identified as a person of interest shortly after the robbery and shooting.

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  • NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: Man Tied to FW Shooting Accused in Dallas Kidnapping: Police
  • Suspect Arrested In Connection Fort Worth Home Invasion
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    I've been following the case surrounding the tragic murder of John Porter, and one aspect that reall... ...Read More
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    It's deeply unsettling to think about the lasting impact this tragedy has had on Diane Porter. Imagi... ...Read More
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