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Johnnie Jesse Best

Case from Detroit, MI dated Dec 10, 2020

Victim Details

Johnnie “Jesse” Best

Male

White / Caucasian

Detroit

MI

2020-12-10

42

Johnnie

Jesse Best

06/27/2026

Case Description

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In the winter of 2020, the life of Johnnie “Jesse” Best, a 42-year-old man, was tragically cut short in Detroit, Michigan. On December 10th, he was discovered with fatal gunshot wounds, leaving a community to grapple with the sudden and violent loss. Remembered for his friendly and approachable nature, his death marked a somber occasion in the city.

In the wake of the discovery of his body, the Detroit Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the circumstances surround ...
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  • Well-known homeless Detroiter known as Jesse killed alongside his dog Baby Girl
  • The Detroit News: Homeless man's slaying galvanizes Detroiters who remember him as easy-going 'guy and his dog'

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