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Peyton Johnson

Case from Richmond, VA dated Jan 14, 1992

Victim Details

Peyton M. Johnson

Male

Richmond

VA

1992-01-14

26

Peyton

Johnson

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In the winter of 1992, a wave of violence gripped the city of Richmond, Virginia, as a ruthless drug trafficking gang known as the Newtowne Gang embarked on a brutal crime spree. Among their victims was Peyton M. Johnson, a 26-year-old male who was tragically killed on January 14, 1992. His death was part of a series of slayings that stunned the community and ultimately led to a significant federal prosecution.

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  • https://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/Opinions/Published/934005.P.pdf
  • UPI: Virginia Gang members convicted of federal capital crimes
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