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Rosemary Oberg-Johnson

Death by Force
Case Description
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Rosemary Oberg-Johnson, aged 59, from Grand Rapids, MN, tragically passed away on December 28, 2012, following a violent incident that occurred on December 22, 2012. On that day, Rosemary and her 32-year-old son, Paul Russell Johnson, were shot in their home. The suspect, William Levi Payne, aged 55, from Bovey, MN, was identified and charged with multiple felonies in connection with the shooting. Payne had a history of violence and had previously been the subject of an order for protection.
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  • Duluth News Tribune: Grand Rapids shooting victim dies; murder charge expected
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    Victim Details

    Rosemary Oberg-Johnson

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Grand Rapids

    MN

    2012-12-28

    55

    Rosemary

    Oberg-Johnson

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about the order for protection that was in place against William Payne. How di... ...Read More
    07/30/2024
    I've been following this case closely, and I can't stop thinking about the woman who's been through ... ...Read More
    01/03/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the courage it must have taken for the woman with the order for pro... ...Read More
    07/30/2023
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