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Katara   Johnson


REFERENCE NUMBER: 255 - Unsolved
COMPANY: F
RACE: Black
SEX: Female
CITY: Taylor
COUNTY: Williamson
RELATED YEAR: 2004



DETAILS:

On 08/25/2004, Katara Deboise Johnson, 21, worked a late shift at Taco Bell in Taylor Texas. After work, Katara drove home to her trailer located on N. Dolan Street in Taylor. The next day, she was found shot and killed inside her home. Her red Mitsubishi Lancer had been stolen and was later located at the Thorndale Community Pool. Katara was a vibrant, young, black woman who was excited about life and had recently hosted a gathering at the Taylor Community Center. The investigation has stalled and the Texas Rangers are seeking the public's help to solve this brutal crime.

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Crime Stoppers

Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of the person/persons responsible for this crime. All tips are anonymous and the tipster will receive a Texas Crime Stoppers Tip Number. To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters MUST contact Crime Stoppers by using one of the following two methods:

  • Texas Crime Stoppers Hotline: 1-800-252-TIPS (8477)
  • Submit a Tip Online through
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    NOTE: On the Tip Form please select
    Cold Cases Featured - Texas Rangers Website - Up to $3,000 in Rewards in the Type of Crime/Fugitive section and Cold Case - Texas Rangers in the Offense Type section
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Your information will be forwarded to the Texas Ranger assigned to this case. Tips are NOT guaranteed to be anonymous and the tipster will NOT receive a cash reward.



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