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Richard Neil Johnson

Death by Force
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Richard Neil Johnson

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Puyallup

    WA

    2015-08-11

    71

    Richard

    Neil Johnson

    11/09/2025

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    08/03/2024
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    02/24/2024
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