Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Richard Johnson death by force case profile photo

Richard Dean Johnson

Case from Henderson, NV dated Feb 09, 2018

Victim Details

Richard Dean Johnson

Male

Henderson

NV

2018-02-09

82

Richard

Dean Johnson

07/08/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On February 9, 2018, a tragic incident occurred in Henderson, Nevada, involving an 82-year-old man named Richard Dean Johnson and his 81-year-old wife, Martha Johnson. The events unfolded when Richard Dean Johnson contacted the Henderson police, informing them that he had shot his wife.

According to the reports, Richard Dean Johnson called the Henderson police and stated that he had shot Martha Johnson. Following this, he turned the gun on himself, resulting in a murder-suicide. Both Rich ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Richard Dean Johnson, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Dignity Memorial: Richard Johnson Obituary - Las Vegas, NV
  • Las Vegas Review-Journal: Henderson couple who died in murder-suicide identified
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 2 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I've been thinking a lot about the Johnsons and how this whole situation unfolded. It's unsettling t... ...Read More
    10/05/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the community around the Johnsons and how confusing this must be for the... ...Read More
    10/02/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Richard Dean Johnson

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Henderson, Nevada

    Arias Josue Franco death by force case in Henderson, NV

    Arias Josue Franco

    Death: Sep 20, 2018
    In a tragic turn of events on the evening of September 20, 2018, 15-year-old Hispanic male Arias Jos o ...Read More
    Adrian Longoria death by force case in Henderson, NV

    Adrian Longoria

    Death: Nov 20, 2023
    In the upscale area of Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada, 54-year-old Hispanic/Latino male, Adrian a ...Read More
    Dylan Houston death by force case in Henderson, NV

    Dylan Houston

    Death: Apr 13, 2022
    In a quiet Henderson, Nevada home on April 13, 2022, a tragic event unfolded that ended the life of f ...Read More
    John Capparelli death by force case in Henderson, NV

    John Capparelli

    Death: Mar 09, 2019
    On March 9, 2019, a suspicious death was reported in the Anthem community of Henderson, Nevada. Hend n ...Read More
    Andres Guillen death by force case in Henderson, NV

    Andres Guillen

    Death: Mar 23, 2017
    In the quiet expanse of the desert on the outskirts of Henderson, Nevada, a grim discovery was made e ...Read More
    Matthew Minkler death by force case in Henderson, NV

    Matthew Minkler

    Death: Jun 08, 2018
    In a tragic turn of events on June 8, 2018, 17-year-old Matthew Minkler, a Caucasian male, was found n ...Read More
    Joshua Cole Embler death by force case in Henderson, NV

    Joshua Cole Embler

    Death: Jul 21, 2007
    Joshua Cole Embler, a 22-year-old resident of Henderson, Nevada, tragically lost his life on July 21 2 ...Read More