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Diano Johnson

Case from Detroit, MI dated Jun 21, 2019

Victim Details

Diano Johnson

Male

Detroit

MI

2019-06-21

38

Diano

Johnson

06/22/2026

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Diano Johnson, a 38-year-old man, was found deceased in Detroit, Michigan, on June 21, 2019, the victim of a brutal murder. The events leading to his death began on June 19, 2019, when he arranged to meet 28-year-old Anthony Brock, whom he had connected with on Facebook.

Following their meeting, it is alleged that Brock forced Johnson into the trunk of his own car. Brock then reportedly picked up a second man, 30-year-old Darnell Wilson. The two men are then alleged to have driven Johnson ...
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  • Detroit News: 2 Detroit men charged in brutal murder of gay man
  • WXYZ: 1 killed, five injured in three shootings in Detroit
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    Has anyone looked into the backgrounds of Brock and Wilson? It’s just so sad to think about the fe... ...Read More
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