Case # 776


Unidentified Homicide Suspect 

Crime:   Homicide 

Date of Release: October 23, 2000 

 

The Pennsylvania State Police at Dubois continue their investigation into the July 1995, Homicide of Donald Irvin Johnson.

Donald Johnson was last seen on July 15, 1995, his partially decomposed body was discovered on July 17, 1995.  He was found lying in his yard along Main Street in Falls Creek, Jefferson County Pennsylvania; his body had been at that location for undetermined amount of time.  The victim was found after a call was received from a friend that had arrived at the business/residence for a visit. A few days prior to his death Johnson had been seen, and appeared to have been in some type of scuffle.  He had bruises and dried blood about his face.  After a thorough investigation, events leading up to and until the time of his death are still unknown.  The coroner ruled his death a Homicide and reported that Johnson died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head and neck.  Authorities believe he was beaten to death.

 
The victim was a loner, but was know to frequent the Gunsmoke Bar in Falls Creek Borough. He was in the process of selling the business he owned, Kennedy Wholesale Plumbing and Heating Company, which is the same address as his residence. Johnson kept a considerable amount of cash on him and, in his home and business. Investigators were unable to substantiate if there were any thefts involved. Investigators are requesting anyone who may have information on the Homicide of Donald Irvin Johnson to contact Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers.

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All information is accurate as of Release Date