Russell Eugene Johnson

Death by Force

Man shot in his residence
On December 2, 1985, 35-year-old Russell Eugene Johnson was found murdered in his residence in Jacksonville, Oregon. He had been shot to death, and his case has remained unsolved for decades. Little information about the circumstances surrounding his death has been released publicly, leaving investigators with few leads.

Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement, including the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit, no suspects have been identified, and the case continues t ...Read More

Cold Case Unit - Jackson County