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Monica Johnson

Case from Detroit, MI dated Apr 10, 2000

Victim Details

Monica Johnson

Female

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2000-04-10

31

Monica

Johnson

07/17/2026

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On April 10, 2000, the body of 31-year-old Monica Johnson, an African American woman and mother of four, was discovered near Interstate 94 in Detroit. She had been strangled and was found unconscious at the scene. Despite medical intervention, she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.

The investigation into her death led authorities to John Eric Armstrong, a 26-year-old former sailor. During the course of the investigation, Armstrong confessed to the murders of multiple women, including M ...
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  • Monica L. Johnson - Meadowlawn Funeral Home
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