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Ann Olivier Johnson

Case from Oakland, CA dated Aug 03, 1975

Victim Details

Ann Olivier Johnson

Female

White / Caucasian

Oakland

CA

1975-08

27

Ann

Olivier Johnson

07/12/2026

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Ann Olivier Hero Johnson, a 27-year-old white woman, was tragically murdered in her Montclair, Oakland, California home in August 1975. Born on November 14, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was the daughter of Dr. Alvin Anthony Hero and Helene Stauffer Hero, and the wife of Dr. William Irving Johnson. Ann's life was cut short when she was found raped and stabbed to death in her residence.

At the time of her death, the case remained unsolved for decades. It wasn't until 2005 that adva ...
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