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compulsive dvd · 08-22-2005, 06:25 PM

I was just thinking about this case and then they reran it. Still one of the most tragic that they profiled. I also can't believe that computer cost $31,000, even then. I can't believe they never found "tom johnson" The brutal way in which the people were attacked was difficult to watch.

SitcomsAreTheWay · 08-22-2005, 06:30 PM

Yeah, that was sad.

crookshanks · 08-22-2005, 09:07 PM

That one makes me sad, and even a little paranoid

pjpiazza · 08-22-2005, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by compulsive dvd

I was just thinking about this case and then they reran it. Still one of the most tragic that they profiled. I also can't believe that computer cost $31,000, even then. I can't believe they never found "tom johnson" The brutal way in which the people were attacked was difficult to watch.

I completely forgot about that case. UM did a great job on it. The acting was really good I thought. There's gotta be some information on the net somewhere. I should try to find an update.

Kane · 08-22-2005, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pjpiazza

I completely forgot about that case. UM did a great job on it. The acting was really good I thought. There's gotta be some information on the net somewhere. I should try to find an update.

That is, if there is an update.

SP4CE INV4DERZ · 08-22-2005, 10:54 PM

Not a very nice case to think about, I have this on tape and watched it the other day. From the way UM portrayed the case, I got the feeling that the victims just let "Tom Johnson" hit/kill them by that hammer, they didn't seem to put up any resistance...

compulsive dvd · 08-22-2005, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by missingtiny

Not a very nice case to think about, I have this on tape and watched it the other day. From the way UM portrayed the case, I got the feeling that the victims just let "Tom Johnson" hit/kill them by that hammer, they didn't seem to put up any resistance...

yeah, but he had a gun at first. he would have shot them. still, a total sicko way to try to knock someone out while you get away.

jcjh20 · 08-23-2005, 02:03 PM

Yeah, that segment i've always remembered as being one of the most disturbing and tragic cases. Really made me realize that no matter how nice or harmless someone may seem, they could be a vicious murderer.

nohwheregirl · 08-24-2005, 06:00 PM

This is one of those cases that really gets to me. I've tried to look for updates, but since they don't use last names in the segment, it's freakin impossible to search for anything via the internet. I think if someone lived in the area (wasn't it Nashville or something like that?) they could do better job following up.

Kane · 08-24-2005, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nohwheregirl

This is one of those cases that really gets to me. I've tried to look for updates, but since they don't use last names in the segment, it's freakin impossible to search for anything via the internet. I think if someone lived in the area (wasn't it Nashville or something like that?) they could do better job following up.

It was in Georgia.

Mr.Clairvoyant · 11-11-2005, 09:29 AM

Yeah this is a really weird one too.. The details surrounding the case are truly bizarre, I am surprised that this did not make it to the DVD set that was released. I find it hard to believe that they were not able to obtain any forensic evidence in this case importantly finger prints!!! another thing that is odd about this case is that the crime was planned in advice and was done in broad daylight very odd for a killer to invite you to them usually when some one wants to kill you they come to you.. I hate to say it but cases like this can easily be avoided if the victims would use a little more common sense than they display.. I would have never met in a hotel room if I had no intention of staying there. That exchange should have took place in the hotel lobby. Secondly that computer would have never left my car until I was paid for it and I would have requested cash only "nobody's check" It is strange that a crime like this took place with little witness coming forward after all they went to breakfast and would have to be seen out and bout by people.. I am thinking due to the common nature of the name "Tom Johnson" it is a fictitious name. That alone would have sent out a red flag Seems to me little efforts were put into finding this killer. I have seen cases with less clues and facts and killers are linked to a crime scene by a simple hair sample.. I don't understand why they were not able to trace the phone records back to him when he called inquiring about the computer. This case is another that has PISS POOR INVESTIGATORS HANDLING IT!!!!

skunk ape · 04-25-2006, 10:02 PM

What year did this episode air? It doesn't sound familiar to me.

justins5256 · 04-25-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by skunk ape

What year did this episode air? It doesn't sound familiar to me.

Some time in 1994 I believe.

skunk ape · 04-25-2006, 10:32 PM

Does anyone have this episode on tape?

wiseguy182 · 04-26-2006, 03:17 AM

I have this one on tape somewheres, but haven't watched it for awhile. This case is just so bizarre for so many reasons. First, a witness who was in the next room over complained to the front desk that something was going on in the next room, but the clerk said something to the effect of "we dont' get involved in people's personal issues". I am a hotel desk clerk myself, and I certainly would have called the police. In fact, there have been a couple of times I have had to call the police due to fighting going on in the hotel, both physical and verbal, and the police have always respnonded right away. Also, We always ask for an I.D. of some sort, so unless this Tom Johnson had a fake drivers license or something, they could have checked with the desk to get his i.d.

Another odd thing is that this Tom Johnson let himself be seen by the 2 victims for so long. And the male victim is still alive I believe, so he must have remembered vividly what the guy looked like. Seems like most criminals do their thing as quickly as possibly, but this Tom Johnson guy waitied for I believe at least an hour

I'm wondering if Tom Johnson, if that's his real name, had set it up with somebody to rob the computer when the 3 were in the hotel room, and then pick it up from that person later. Perhaps the robber decided not to go through with it, leaving Tom Johnson to do it on his own. That might explain why Tom Johnson stalled for so long.

08-22-2005, 06:25 PM	#1
compulsive dvd Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 27, 2005 Posts: 184	Mac computer theft/murder I was just thinking about this case and then they reran it. Still one of the most tragic that they profiled. I also can't believe that computer cost $31,000, even then. I can't believe they never found "tom johnson" The brutal way in which the people were attacked was difficult to watch.

08-22-2005, 09:07 PM	#3
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08-22-2005, 06:30 PM	#2
SitcomsAreTheWay Retro Sitcoms Fanatic Forum Regular Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: NY Posts: 612	Yeah, that was sad.

08-22-2005, 10:54 PM	#6
SP4CE INV4DERZ 40-0 0WN3D Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 06, 2004 Posts: 630	Not a very nice case to think about, I have this on tape and watched it the other day. From the way UM portrayed the case, I got the feeling that the victims just let "Tom Johnson" hit/kill them by that hammer, they didn't seem to put up any resistance...

08-23-2005, 02:03 PM	#8
jcjh20 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 01, 2005 Posts: 22	Yeah, that segment i've always remembered as being one of the most disturbing and tragic cases. Really made me realize that no matter how nice or harmless someone may seem, they could be a vicious murderer.

08-24-2005, 06:00 PM	#9
nohwheregirl THE Mystery Machine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Posts: 1,057	This is one of those cases that really gets to me. I've tried to look for updates, but since they don't use last names in the segment, it's freakin impossible to search for anything via the internet. I think if someone lived in the area (wasn't it Nashville or something like that?) they could do better job following up.

11-11-2005, 09:29 AM	#11
Mr.Clairvoyant Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 30, 2005 Posts: 139	Yeah this is a really weird one too.. The details surrounding the case are truly bizarre, I am surprised that this did not make it to the DVD set that was released. I find it hard to believe that they were not able to obtain any forensic evidence in this case importantly finger prints!!! another thing that is odd about this case is that the crime was planned in advice and was done in broad daylight very odd for a killer to invite you to them usually when some one wants to kill you they come to you.. I hate to say it but cases like this can easily be avoided if the victims would use a little more common sense than they display.. I would have never met in a hotel room if I had no intention of staying there. That exchange should have took place in the hotel lobby. Secondly that computer would have never left my car until I was paid for it and I would have requested cash only "nobody's check" It is strange that a crime like this took place with little witness coming forward after all they went to breakfast and would have to be seen out and bout by people.. I am thinking due to the common nature of the name "Tom Johnson" it is a fictitious name. That alone would have sent out a red flag Seems to me little efforts were put into finding this killer. I have seen cases with less clues and facts and killers are linked to a crime scene by a simple hair sample.. I don't understand why they were not able to trace the phone records back to him when he called inquiring about the computer. This case is another that has PISS POOR INVESTIGATORS HANDLING IT!!!!

04-25-2006, 10:32 PM	#14
skunk ape Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 25, 2006 Location: FL Posts: 167	Does anyone have this episode on tape?

04-26-2006, 03:17 AM	#15
wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	I have this one on tape somewheres, but haven't watched it for awhile. This case is just so bizarre for so many reasons. First, a witness who was in the next room over complained to the front desk that something was going on in the next room, but the clerk said something to the effect of "we dont' get involved in people's personal issues". I am a hotel desk clerk myself, and I certainly would have called the police. In fact, there have been a couple of times I have had to call the police due to fighting going on in the hotel, both physical and verbal, and the police have always respnonded right away. Also, We always ask for an I.D. of some sort, so unless this Tom Johnson had a fake drivers license or something, they could have checked with the desk to get his i.d. Another odd thing is that this Tom Johnson let himself be seen by the 2 victims for so long. And the male victim is still alive I believe, so he must have remembered vividly what the guy looked like. Seems like most criminals do their thing as quickly as possibly, but this Tom Johnson guy waitied for I believe at least an hour I'm wondering if Tom Johnson, if that's his real name, had set it up with somebody to rob the computer when the 3 were in the hotel room, and then pick it up from that person later. Perhaps the robber decided not to go through with it, leaving Tom Johnson to do it on his own. That might explain why Tom Johnson stalled for so long.