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John Porter

Death by Force
Case Description
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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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    Victim Details

    John Porter

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Fort-worth

    TX

    2017-03-28

    69

    John

    Porter

    11/19/2025

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    I've been following the case surrounding the tragic murder of John Porter, and one aspect that reall... ...Read More
    02/12/2025
    It's deeply unsettling to think about the lasting impact this tragedy has had on Diane Porter. Imagi... ...Read More
    06/28/2024
    I’ve been following the John Porter case since it first happened, and one thing that strikes me is... ...Read More
    08/18/2023
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