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Sally Mary Johnson

Case from Ironwood, MI dated Mar 16, 1968

Victim Details

Sally Mary Johnson

Female

Ironwood

MI

1968-03-16

61

Sally

Mary Johnson

07/13/2026

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In the small town of Ironwood, Michigan, a horrific sequence of events unfolded on March 16, 1968, forever marking the community with a tragedy of immense proportions. Sally Mary Johnson, a 61-year-old female, was among the victims of a violent shooting spree that claimed multiple lives and left an indelible scar on the history of the Gogebic Range. The day turned tragic when Eric E. Pearson, a 56-year-old local resident, embarked on a rampage that would spread terror across Ironwood Township.
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  • Newspapers.com: Stunned Residents Mass as Gunman Led to Court
  • 7 Slain, 3 Wounded in Michigan; Woodsman Accused of Murder; Patrons Seize Him in Tavern, Site of the Last Shooting -- Motive Undermined (Published 1968)

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    Has anyone looked into Eric Pearson's background to see if there were any warning signs before his r... ...Read More
    07/19/2024
    The account of what occurred at Mrs. Vienna L. Gustafson's home is beyond comprehension. While the f... ...Read More
    06/30/2023
    I can't believe the details coming out about the weapons used in this terrible tragedy. A bolt-actio... ...Read More
    01/19/2023
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