FL Joshua Johnson, 18, kidnapped off bicycle, forced into van by 2 men, then murdered, Orlando, Aug. 15, 2012

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Orlando teen’s ‘violent and horrific’ death remains unsolved

Orlando police detective Chris Haas has investigated many gruesome homicides. But Joshua Johnson’s stands out. Johnson’s body was burned, his clothes in tatters and his face unrecogniza…

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Johnson’s body was burned, his clothes in tatters and his face unrecognizable. He was found in a vacant home and the killers set the bathroom on fire.

 

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Family of kidnapped teen found dead speaks out

No one has been arrested so far for the murder of a local teen who was abducted and then killed nearly a year ago.

www.clickorlando.com

The family said Johnson was getting his life back on track and was coming home from school the day he was kidnapped.

Despite no leads, the family believes people in the area know who did it, but are too scared to speak up.

 

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Police appeal to public for help in solving young man's death

Orlando police say they don't have any leads in the slaying of Joshua Johnson. The 18-year-old was kidnapped in August a few blocks from his home near John Young Parkway and Interstate 4.

www.wftv.com

Davis said she's sure the answer to why her grandson was killed is probably just a few minutes' walk from her home, in her own neighborhood.

"People back there know what went on, and know how it went down, but they may be scared or they won't say. They won't open their mouths up. But I'm praying that God will allow them to open their mouths and tell what they know," said Davis.

 

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That’s in the heart of a very dangerous area.