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Noel Johnson

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Jan 28, 1980

Victim Details

Noel Johnson

Male

Albuquerque

NM

1980-01-28

21

Noel

Johnson

07/09/2026

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Noel Johnson, a 21-year-old individual from Albuquerque, New Mexico, was tragically murdered on January 28, 1980. His death was part of a larger criminal case involving multiple victims. The primary suspect in the case was William Wayne Gilbert, who was later convicted of multiple crimes, including the murders of Kenn Johnson, 26, and Noel Johnson, 21. Gilbert was also found guilty of kidnapping and sexual assault, leading to a complex legal battle that resulted in his sentencing to death.
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