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Kenn Johnson

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Jan 28, 1980

Victim Details

Kenn Johnson

Male

Albuquerque

NM

1980-01-28

26

Kenn

Johnson

06/24/2026

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Kenn Johnson, a 26-year-old male from Albuquerque, New Mexico, was tragically murdered on January 28, 1980. His death was part of a larger criminal case involving multiple victims. Johnson, along with Noel Johnson, a 21-year-old male, was kidnapped and murdered in an incident that led to a high-profile trial. The perpetrator, William Wayne Gilbert, was convicted of multiple crimes, including first-degree murder, kidnapping, and criminal sexual penetration. The jury found aggravating circumstance ...
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  • State v. Gilbert :: 1983 :: New Mexico Supreme Court Decisions
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