John Terry “Scooter” Villneff murdered or death by force in Detroit, Michigan.

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John Terry “Scooter” Villneff, a 62-year-old Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient, tragically lost his life on August 8, 2012, in Detroit, Michigan. Villneff was killed while heroically protecting his grandchildren from burglars who broke into their home. The incident occurred late at night when Villneff heard noises coming from his daughter's house next door. Rushing over to safeguard his family, he was shot in the back while shielding his 12-year-old granddaughter from the attack ...Read More

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Brutal Detroit Robbery Leaves Vietnam Vet Dead Following Attempt to Protect Granddaughter

John Villneff, Vietnam veteran, killed while protecting grandchildren from burglars in Michigan

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name

John Terry “Scooter” Villneff

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Detroit

state

Date of Death

2012-08-08

Age at Death

First Name

John

Last Name

Terry “Scooter” Villneff

Last Updated

11/20/2025

John Terry “Scooter” Villneff
Death by Force

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John Terry “Scooter” Villneff Death by Force

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John Terry “Scooter” Villneff
Death by Force