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Allison Johnston

Death by Force
Case Description
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In what appeared to be a happy and loving home in Northeast Oklahoma City, a tragedy unfolded that cut short the lives of 29-year-old Tara Shay Johnston and her 16-month-old daughter, Allison Sue Johnston. On Tuesday, February 28, 2012, both mother and daughter were found deceased inside their residence. The devastating discovery sent shockwaves through their community and left friends and family grappling with an unthinkable loss.

The primary suspect in the double homicide was identified ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Allison Johnston

    March 28, 2022

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Oklahoma City

    OK

    2012-02-28

    2012-02-28

    1

    Allison

    Johnston

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/24/2025

    1


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else been following the developments in the Johnston case? I'm struck by how much this tr... ...Read More
    09/23/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how the community is dealing with the loss of Tara and Allison. I didn't... ...Read More
    03/04/2024
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