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Patricia Johnson

Case from Miami, FL dated Aug 02, 1984

Victim Details

Patricia Johnson

Female

Miami

FL

1984

19

Patricia

Johnson

07/28/2026

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Patricia Johnson, a 19‑year‑old Black female from Miami, Florida, was discovered deceased on July 16, 1984. Her body was found in a vacant lot in the Overtown neighborhood, a predominantly Black area of Miami. Investigators determined that she had been raped and strangled, with her body left naked from the waist down—details that suggested a brutal and heinous attack akin to other killings in the area.

Following a prolonged investigation, law enforcement focused on 36‑year‑old ...
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  • Lost evidence found; case revived - UPI Archives
  • Rapist suspected in 32 killings - Tampa Bay Times
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