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Richard Neil Johnson

Case from Puyallup, WA dated Aug 11, 2015

Victim Details

Richard Neil Johnson

Male

White / Caucasian

Puyallup

WA

2015-08-11

71

Richard

Neil Johnson

07/12/2026

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Richard Neil Johnson, a 71-year-old White male, was a beloved figure in his Puyallup, Washington, neighborhood, known for being a friend to everyone and a "one-man neighborhood watch." A retiree, he owned several rental properties and was known for working tirelessly on them from sunup to sundown. He had been married to his wife, Sally, for 50 years and had two children and three grandchildren. His life was tragically cut short on August 11, 2015, during a violent rampage that shocked the commun ...
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  • thenewstribune: 17 charges, including murder, filed against Puyallup rampage suspect
  • KOMO: Rampage suspect's wife: That 'monster' is not my husband
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