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Kevin Johnson

Case from Marcellus, MI dated Nov 15, 2018

Victim Details

Kevin Johnson

Male

Marcellus

MI

2018-11-15

42

Kevin

Johnson

07/05/2026

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In the quiet community of Marcellus, Michigan, a prearranged meeting on November 15, 2018, took a dark and violent turn, ending in the death of 42-year-old Kevin Johnson. What was purported to be a methamphetamine deal was, in reality, a meticulously planned armed robbery that ultimately escalated to murder. The events of that day were set into motion by Theron Phone Hunt, who orchestrated the fake drug sale with the intention of robbing Johnson.

To carry out his plan, Hunt enlisted the h ...
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  • mlive.com: Meth deal turned deadly in truck driver’s shooting, witness testifies
  • mlive.com: St. Joseph County homicide suspects to face trial
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