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Joseph Johnson

Case from Richmond, VA dated Aug 19, 2020

Victim Details

Joseph Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Richmond

VA

2020-08-19

17

Joseph

Johnson

06/30/2026

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In the late summer of 2016, the life of Joseph Curtis Johnson, a 44-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short in Richmond, Virginia. On August 27, 2016, Johnson was found deceased under circumstances that immediately led authorities to suspect foul play. The Richmond Police Department launched a homicide investigation into his death, delving into the events that led to the violent end of his life.

As detectives began their work, the case proved to be a challenging one. The investigati ...
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  • https://www.nbc12.com: ‘His smile was amazing’: Loved ones remember T.J. High student shot, killed near Gilpin Court
  • WTVR: Teen killed in Richmond double shooting
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