Crime Junkie MURDERED: Scott Johnson
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Apr 22, 2024 
Brother Steve Johnson's multi-decade quest for justice in the suspicious death of Scott Johnson. Suspicion of suicide turning into murder investigation. Police obstacles and delays in seeking answers. Breakthroughs, public pressure, and hate crime theories uncovering the truth. Impact on LGBTQ rights, the perpetrator's history, and the need for justice highlighted.
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Scott's Death
- Steve Johnson learns of his brother Scott's death through a distraught phone call from Scott's partner.
- Police inform Steve that Scott was found dead at the bottom of a cliff, presumed to be a suicide.
Police Bias
- Constable Hardy reveals a potential bias by connecting Scott's sexual orientation to the location of his death.
- The cliffs were known as a common suicide spot, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community, influencing the initial suicide ruling.
Steve's Investigation
- Steve, unconvinced by the suicide ruling, questions Michael and tries to retrace Scott's steps.
- A confrontation arises, leading to Steve's estrangement from Michael's family and his return to the US.