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Johnny Lee Eller

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the summer of 1977, the life of 34-year-old Johnny Lee Eller, a man described as a real estate mogul, came to a violent and mysterious end in the quiet town of Grove, Oklahoma. On June 4th, Eller was found murdered, having been shot in the head. The tragic discovery launched an investigation that would span decades, yet fail to bring anyone to justice, leaving his case as a cold file.

At the time of his death, Eller was reportedly on vacation at the Red 11 Port Resort. The investigatio ...Read More
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  • Newspapers.com: Clipping from The Daily Oklahoman - Newspapers.com
  • Newspapers.com: Farmer-Investors to Confront Officials Of Bankrupt Firm in Creditors' Session (Johnny L. Eller '77) - Newspapers.com
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    Victim Details

    Johnny Lee Eller

    Male

    Grove

    OK

    1977-06-04

    34

    Johnny

    Lee Eller

    11/25/2025

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