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Ralph Johnson

Case from Athens, OH dated Nov 18, 1989

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Ralph Johnson

February 11, 2022

Athens

OH

1989-11-18

1989-11-18

1929-08-31

60

Ralph

Johnson

06/22/2026


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On November 18, 1989, Ralph Leslie Johnson, a 60-year-old resident of Athens, Ohio, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at the Dow Lake Dam in Athens County. He was discovered in a restroom located in the dam's parking area, following a call received by the Athens County Sheriff's Office. Upon arrival, deputies found Johnson deceased at the scene. At the time of his death, Johnson was an employee and a former co-owner of the Athens Flower Shop on East State Street, which was a well-kno ...
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  • Ralph Lesley Johnson - LGBTQ Religious Archives Network
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