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Vincent Johnson: The Brooklyn Strangler

Introduction

Vincent Johnson, also known as "The Brooklyn Strangler," was a serial killer who targeted women in New York City during the late 1990s and early 2000s. His crimes were brutal, and his victims were often vulnerable individuals. Johnson's killing spree lasted from 1999 to 2000, and he was eventually captured due to DNA evidence linking him to the crimes.

Victims and Crimes

Johnson preyed on women, particularly those involved in prostitution or struggling with addiction. His method of killing involved strangulation, and his victims were left in various locations around Brooklyn. Below is a list of his known victims:
  • Gloria Green – Killed on June 29, 1999. She was a 39-year-old woman found strangled in Brooklyn.
  • Juanita Carmichael – Killed on August 26, 1999. She was a 34-year-old woman found dead in a vacant lot in Brooklyn.
  • Rhonda Tucker – Killed on September 26, 1999. A 21-year-old woman, also found strangled in Brooklyn.
  • Regina Granville – Killed on July 14, 2000. A 34-year-old woman, her body was discovered near a construction site.
  • Monica Hunter – Killed on July 30, 2000. A 31-year-old woman, her body was found strangled in an alley.
  • Mary Catherine Williams – Killed on September 5, 2000. A 40-year-old woman, she was his last known victim.

Investigation and Capture

The New York Police Department launched an extensive investigation into the murders. They noted the similarities in the cases, particularly the method of strangulation. The breakthrough came when DNA evidence collected from the crime scenes matched Vincent Johnson, a homeless man who had been arrested for minor offenses. ...Read More
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Confirmed Victims: (6)
  • Gloria Green Age: (39), Date of Death: 1999-06-29
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    Killer's Details

    Vincent

    Johnson

    January 6, 1969 (age 55) Brooklyn, New York, United States

    1.6 m (5 ft 3 in)

    Male

    Black

    The Brooklyn Strangler, The Williamsburg Strangler

    Murder

    Life imprisonment without parole

    5-6

    August 26, 1999 - June 7, 2000

    New York

    August 5, 2000

    Clinton Correctional Facility — Dannemora, New York, Wende Correctional Facility — Alden, New York

    07/03/2025