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John Terry “Scooter” Villneff, a 62-year-old male, died a hero on August 8, 2012, in Detroit, Michigan, while protecting his family during a home invasion. That Wednesday night, intruders broke into his daughter's home, which was next door to his own on Rutland Street. Hearing the commotion, the Vietnam War veteran, who had earned two Purple Hearts, rushed over to help.

The thieves, who were after gaming consoles, began attacking his 16-year-old grandson. When his 12-year-old granddau ...Read More
Victim Details

John Terry “Scooter” Villneff

Male

White / Caucasian

Detroit

MI

2012-08-08

62

John

Terry Scooter Villneff

12/21/2025