Justice for LaVena Johnson
Target:
Both Branches of the United States Congress and President G.W. Bush
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Ms. LaVena Johnson, following her family's military tradition, joined the Army immediately after finishing high school as an honor roll student.
In July 2005, Ms. Johnson was found dead in a military army base in Iraq. The military ruled her death as a suicide. There was evidence found on her body however of a physical struggle consisting of two loose front teeth and a bruised lip which had to be corrected at the funeral home.
Despite her father, Dr. John Johnson's inquires into her body's physical condition, the army responded that the case was closed.
More evidence that did not support the military's ruling of Ms. Johnson's death was a suicide was revealed by a local Missouri news network. Ms. Johnson's mental state was quite stable according to reports before her death, there was a trail of blood leading to the barracks where her body was found as well as evidence that a perpetrator attempted to set her body on fire.
Despite years of Mr. John Johnson's dedicated efforts to have the army reopen the case, they continue to refuse.
Philip Barron, an independent activist, dedicated his effort toward military justice and full disclosure with the website http://www.lavenajohnson.com/ and also started a petition that has recently expired which targeted the Armed Services Committees of the Senate and the House.
There is a renewed interest surrounding the call for justice for LaVena Johnson with more and more people becoming educated of the facts.
Let us utilize this renewed interest and demand our Congress to call for investigations, and full disclosure of the events surrounding the death of such a beautiful soul.
In July 2005, Ms. Johnson was found dead in a military army base in Iraq. The military ruled her death as a suicide. There was evidence found on her body however of a physical struggle consisting of two loose front teeth and a bruised lip which had to be corrected at the funeral home.
Despite her father, Dr. John Johnson's inquires into her body's physical condition, the army responded that the case was closed.
More evidence that did not support the military's ruling of Ms. Johnson's death was a suicide was revealed by a local Missouri news network. Ms. Johnson's mental state was quite stable according to reports before her death, there was a trail of blood leading to the barracks where her body was found as well as evidence that a perpetrator attempted to set her body on fire.
Despite years of Mr. John Johnson's dedicated efforts to have the army reopen the case, they continue to refuse.
Philip Barron, an independent activist, dedicated his effort toward military justice and full disclosure with the website http://www.lavenajohnson.com/ and also started a petition that has recently expired which targeted the Armed Services Committees of the Senate and the House.
There is a renewed interest surrounding the call for justice for LaVena Johnson with more and more people becoming educated of the facts.
Let us utilize this renewed interest and demand our Congress to call for investigations, and full disclosure of the events surrounding the death of such a beautiful soul.
Ms. LaVena Johnson, following her family's military tradition, joined the Army immediately after finishing high school as an honor roll student.
In July 2005, Ms. Johnson was found dead in a military army base in Iraq. The military ruled her death as a suicide. There was evidence found on her body however of a physical struggle consisting of two loose front teeth and a bruised lip which had to be corrected at the funeral home.
Despite her father, Dr. John Johnson's inquires into her body's physical condition, the army responded that the case was closed.
More evidence that did not support the military's ruling of Ms. Johnson's death was a suicide was revealed by a local Missouri news network. Ms. Johnson's mental state was quite stable according to reports before her death, there was a trail of blood leading to the barracks where her body was found as well as evidence that a perpetrator attempted to set her body on fire.
Despite years of Mr. John Johnson's dedicated efforts to have the army reopen the case, they continue to refuse.
Philip Barron, an independent activist, dedicated his effort toward military justice and full disclosure with the website http://www.lavenajohnson.com/ and also started a petition that has recently expired which targeted the Armed Services Committees of the Senate and the House.
There is a renewed interest surrounding the call for justice for LaVena Johnson with more and more people becoming educated of the facts.
Let us utilize this renewed interest and demand our Congress to call for investigations, and full disclosure of the events surrounding the death of such a beautiful soul.
In July 2005, Ms. Johnson was found dead in a military army base in Iraq. The military ruled her death as a suicide. There was evidence found on her body however of a physical struggle consisting of two loose front teeth and a bruised lip which had to be corrected at the funeral home.
Despite her father, Dr. John Johnson's inquires into her body's physical condition, the army responded that the case was closed.
More evidence that did not support the military's ruling of Ms. Johnson's death was a suicide was revealed by a local Missouri news network. Ms. Johnson's mental state was quite stable according to reports before her death, there was a trail of blood leading to the barracks where her body was found as well as evidence that a perpetrator attempted to set her body on fire.
Despite years of Mr. John Johnson's dedicated efforts to have the army reopen the case, they continue to refuse.
Philip Barron, an independent activist, dedicated his effort toward military justice and full disclosure with the website http://www.lavenajohnson.com/ and also started a petition that has recently expired which targeted the Armed Services Committees of the Senate and the House.
There is a renewed interest surrounding the call for justice for LaVena Johnson with more and more people becoming educated of the facts.
Let us utilize this renewed interest and demand our Congress to call for investigations, and full disclosure of the events surrounding the death of such a beautiful soul.
We the undersigned, urge you to reopen an investigation on the death of Ms. LaVena Johnson. Ms. Johnson, a 19 year old private stationed in Iraq died in July of 2005. Upon her death, the army declared that Ms. Johnson's death was self inflicted.
Due to the dedicated investigation of Dr. J. Johnson, further evidence has been found from the autopsy of Ms. Johnson's body and from the barracks where her body was found.
This evidence includes a blood trail leading toward where her body was found, signs that a perpetrator attempted to burn both the barracks and her body, signs of physical struggle in the form of two loose front teeth as well as a bruised lip which had to be reconstructed by the funeral home which attended to her body.
When Dr. J. Johnson presented this new evidence the response he received from the military is that the case is closed.
We urge you, in the name of democracy, in the name of justice, in the name of civic honor to reopen the investigation of Ms. Johnson's death and fully disclose all findings.
Ms. Johnson was an honor roll student, who straight from high school enlisted herself voluntarily into the army. If her sacrifice is to be honored in action, her death must be thoroughly investigated and if it is found that Ms. Johnson was murdered that the perpetrator be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Rebuilding the morale of our military, of our citizens and our country demands real answers.
We thank you, in advance, for your focused consideration and commitment to justice.
Due to the dedicated investigation of Dr. J. Johnson, further evidence has been found from the autopsy of Ms. Johnson's body and from the barracks where her body was found.
This evidence includes a blood trail leading toward where her body was found, signs that a perpetrator attempted to burn both the barracks and her body, signs of physical struggle in the form of two loose front teeth as well as a bruised lip which had to be reconstructed by the funeral home which attended to her body.
When Dr. J. Johnson presented this new evidence the response he received from the military is that the case is closed.
We urge you, in the name of democracy, in the name of justice, in the name of civic honor to reopen the investigation of Ms. Johnson's death and fully disclose all findings.
Ms. Johnson was an honor roll student, who straight from high school enlisted herself voluntarily into the army. If her sacrifice is to be honored in action, her death must be thoroughly investigated and if it is found that Ms. Johnson was murdered that the perpetrator be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Rebuilding the morale of our military, of our citizens and our country demands real answers.
We thank you, in advance, for your focused consideration and commitment to justice.
We signed the "Justice for LaVena Johnson" petition!
# 3,833:
2:22 pm PST, Nov 3,
Name not displayed, Illinois
I am active duty in the Air Force currently serving at Bagram AB Afghanistan from St. Louis Mo. Please Please Army Officers and Commanders who are still assigned to LaVena's battalion and Missouri Congressmen help Dr. Johnson and his family get some truthful answers about his daughters death, so they can finally start their healing process. This is pretty pethetic that every time I google any information about La Vena's case nothing is getting accomplished. Everybody it is the end of 2009! Still no answers! Again please please help this family.
I am active duty in the Air Force currently serving at Bagram AB Afghanistan from St. Louis Mo. Please Please Army Officers and Commanders who are still assigned to LaVena's battalion and Missouri Congressmen help Dr. Johnson and his family get some truthful answers about his daughters death, so they can finally start their healing process. This is pretty pethetic that every time I google any information about La Vena's case nothing is getting accomplished. Everybody it is the end of 2009! Still no answers! Again please please help this family.
# 3,832:
2:10 pm PDT, Oct 16,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 3,831:
4:13 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Emily Reid, New Jersey
MY PRAYS GO OUT TO THE FAMILYIES, ITS IN THE BIBLE, YOU TAKE A LIFE, AND YOUR LIFE SHELL BE TAKEN.
MY PRAYS GO OUT TO THE FAMILYIES, ITS IN THE BIBLE, YOU TAKE A LIFE, AND YOUR LIFE SHELL BE TAKEN.
# 3,830:
3:01 pm PDT, Sep 13,
Jessica Ruff, Alabama
# 3,829:
5:31 pm PDT, Sep 3,
Ramona Ross, Florida
There is nothing covered that is not revealed, nor hidden that is not known. Even at this late hour the Heavens await the spirit of honesty and integrity to enter into the commander in charge. From the Department of Defense to the Iraqi base where this tragedy took place. Let me prophecy to every listening ear right now, I have and will continue to go before my Heavenly Father on behalf of his creation. Yes, LeVena Johnson has earthly loving parents but most importantly, she was formed in the womb of her mother by the only Living and True God. At least two people agree on earth that the entire truth in this travesty of injustice will be exposed, unmasked and revealed. I believe the time in now. It is very possible the person or persons who are responsible for this obvious murder are reading these petitions and articles to make sure their escape is safe. Only the fool has said in his heart there is no God! What is also quite clear is that we are talking about some very high and lofty officials covering up and not really concerned about making this mess look pretty. At least make it a "hmmm" moment or a moment to say well it could have been one way or the other, this is obviously not the case here. I would like to think the conscious of one of the murderers would keep them up at night however in the absence of conscious, let me say the truth, the seed you sow is the one you will eat. Translation, it will happen in all the families involved in this cover-up unless repentance comes, it is a sure thing. You can watch it happen or stop it by fixing what is broken. At any rate, I will not stop praying and commanding the exposure. I will pray the general, colonial, major, captain or other official whose son or son's perpetrated this crime have no rest, that God will be the defense and advocate for LaVena Johnson. A word to the wise and the foolish, God is not mocked, whatever a man/woman sows that is what he/she will reap. Notice, there is not a "might or maybe" in this absolute statement. With holy boldness I prophesy capture for all you guilty fools and for the release of peace for Doctor and Mrs. Johnson. It is my duty, honor and privilege to represent the Kingdom of God and to command the spirits of uncleanness to be on notice, your lies and deception are known as it is in heaven, so in the earth. I pray in the Name of Jesus for the immediate and absolute truth in this matter to be exposed in this hour as I boldly sign this great petition put in place to accomplish the same exposure.
There is nothing covered that is not revealed, nor hidden that is not known. Even at this late hour the Heavens await the spirit of honesty and integrity to enter into the commander in charge. From the Department of Defense to the Iraqi base where this tragedy took place. Let me prophecy to every listening ear right now, I have and will continue to go before my Heavenly Father on behalf of his creation. Yes, LeVena Johnson has earthly loving parents but most importantly, she was formed in the womb of her mother by the only Living and True God. At least two people agree on earth that the entire truth in this travesty of injustice will be exposed, unmasked and revealed. I believe the time in now. It is very possible the person or persons who are responsible for this obvious murder are reading these petitions and articles to make sure their escape is safe. Only the fool has said in his heart there is no God! What is also quite clear is that we are talking about some very high and lofty officials covering up and not really concerned about making this mess look pretty. At least make it a "hmmm" moment or a moment to say well it could have been one way or the other, this is obviously not the case here. I would like to think the conscious of one of the murderers would keep them up at night however in the absence of conscious, let me say the truth, the seed you sow is the one you will eat. Translation, it will happen in all the families involved in this cover-up unless repentance comes, it is a sure thing. You can watch it happen or stop it by fixing what is broken. At any rate, I will not stop praying and commanding the exposure. I will pray the general, colonial, major, captain or other official whose son or son's perpetrated this crime have no rest, that God will be the defense and advocate for LaVena Johnson. A word to the wise and the foolish, God is not mocked, whatever a man/woman sows that is what he/she will reap. Notice, there is not a "might or maybe" in this absolute statement. With holy boldness I prophesy capture for all you guilty fools and for the release of peace for Doctor and Mrs. Johnson. It is my duty, honor and privilege to represent the Kingdom of God and to command the spirits of uncleanness to be on notice, your lies and deception are known as it is in heaven, so in the earth. I pray in the Name of Jesus for the immediate and absolute truth in this matter to be exposed in this hour as I boldly sign this great petition put in place to accomplish the same exposure.
# 3,828:
10:34 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Name not displayed, Texas
I pray that somehow this case gets reopened so that justice can be served.
I pray that somehow this case gets reopened so that justice can be served.
# 3,827:
10:07 am PDT, Aug 28,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 3,826:
4:23 pm PDT, Aug 23,
Hope Jones, Washington D.C.
# 3,825:
11:17 am PDT, Aug 6,
China Vaughan, Nebraska
# 3,824:
5:56 pm PDT, Jul 31,
William Fargo, North Carolina
I am a former Homicide Investigator. Based on the description of what happened to this soldier, she was murdered. Let me just say, due to the circumstances of Lavena's condition upon discovery, there are a lot of people that should come forward and say exactly why they changed this horrible crime to suicide. Whoever made the change, perhaps the commander of the unit or someone in power to do so, should be called out and asked to explain why they say it's suicide. Call out the commander, and all the officers and investigators and get them on public record. Ms. Johnson was a U.S. Soldier...she deserves a dignified and truthful process.
I am a former Homicide Investigator. Based on the description of what happened to this soldier, she was murdered. Let me just say, due to the circumstances of Lavena's condition upon discovery, there are a lot of people that should come forward and say exactly why they changed this horrible crime to suicide. Whoever made the change, perhaps the commander of the unit or someone in power to do so, should be called out and asked to explain why they say it's suicide. Call out the commander, and all the officers and investigators and get them on public record. Ms. Johnson was a U.S. Soldier...she deserves a dignified and truthful process.
# 3,823:
6:46 am PDT, Jul 20,
Teresa FIscher, New York
# 3,822:
11:01 pm PDT, Jul 15,
Levi Sanders, Texas
Unfortunately nothing can replace Ms.Johnsons' life, but if this type of injustice isn't addressed, whose child is next...may GOD bless this cause and Lavena Johmson rest in peace.
Unfortunately nothing can replace Ms.Johnsons' life, but if this type of injustice isn't addressed, whose child is next...may GOD bless this cause and Lavena Johmson rest in peace.
# 3,821:
2:28 am PDT, Jul 15,
Mark Pickens, California
What is the harm is finding out what happen to this young lady,I think the US military is much bigger than 1 or a few soldiers whom may have commited this act. This is unacceptble, if it were my daughter i would not rest until i brought the rain on everyone involved. OPEN UP THE CASE.
What is the harm is finding out what happen to this young lady,I think the US military is much bigger than 1 or a few soldiers whom may have commited this act. This is unacceptble, if it were my daughter i would not rest until i brought the rain on everyone involved. OPEN UP THE CASE.
# 3,820:
1:42 am PDT, Jul 12,
Name not displayed, Italy
Things like this shouldn't happen
Things like this shouldn't happen
# 3,819:
11:12 pm PDT, Jul 9,
Brandy Vile, California
# 3,818:
12:57 am PDT, Jun 29,
Morten Steen, Norway
# 3,817:
10:38 am PDT, Jun 21,
Willie Chance, Florida
As a former military member it saddens me that the very folk that protect this Country Are not protected by the Country
As a former military member it saddens me that the very folk that protect this Country Are not protected by the Country
# 3,816:
8:12 am PDT, Jun 18,
Carolyn Roshell, Alabama
I'm not shocked. It is time for our GOVERNMENT to stand up, and face facts as to what happened to this GOVERNMENT SOLDIER. We the American People owe her family. After all, in the process of recruiting men and women, the GOVERNMENT encourage them to believe that their best interest is at hand. How can we expect LaVena Johnson's family to have faith in the GOVERNMENT? Please, please help them to know that the wrongful statement of suicide, which is a cover up can be reopened, and corrected. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, where is the justice for the people (her family), and particularly the AMERICAN SOLDIER(S) (LaVena Johnson)?
I'm not shocked. It is time for our GOVERNMENT to stand up, and face facts as to what happened to this GOVERNMENT SOLDIER. We the American People owe her family. After all, in the process of recruiting men and women, the GOVERNMENT encourage them to believe that their best interest is at hand. How can we expect LaVena Johnson's family to have faith in the GOVERNMENT? Please, please help them to know that the wrongful statement of suicide, which is a cover up can be reopened, and corrected. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, where is the justice for the people (her family), and particularly the AMERICAN SOLDIER(S) (LaVena Johnson)?
# 3,815:
8:07 am PDT, Jun 17,
Bernice Sanders, Alabama
The military should stop covering up lies. Please help this family to get the truth. They deserve this!!!
The military should stop covering up lies. Please help this family to get the truth. They deserve this!!!
# 3,814:
9:38 am PDT, Jun 12,
Susan H Llewellyn, New York
# 3,813:
8:26 am PDT, Jun 12,
Laura Starrett, New Jersey
# 3,812:
10:55 pm PDT, Jun 6,
Krystyna Zarn-Langford, Ohio
Women suffer the worst in war- not only do they face injury and death by their enemies, but rape and sexual assault from the ones who are supposed to have their back. These stories must be heard- reopen the case!
Women suffer the worst in war- not only do they face injury and death by their enemies, but rape and sexual assault from the ones who are supposed to have their back. These stories must be heard- reopen the case!
# 3,811:
4:40 am PDT, Jun 6,
Jet Barrett, United Kingdom
# 3,810:
6:12 pm PDT, Jun 1,
Akeaster Searcy, Alabama
# 3,809:
7:53 pm PDT, May 27,
Michael and Dolores Jackson, California
Every incident of rape, assault, and murder must be investigated; none more tragic than this case. The attackers must be found and prosecuted, their protectors harshly disciplined, and the persons who sent out troops into this madness charged with "CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY".
Every incident of rape, assault, and murder must be investigated; none more tragic than this case. The attackers must be found and prosecuted, their protectors harshly disciplined, and the persons who sent out troops into this madness charged with "CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY".
# 3,808:
7:14 am PDT, May 24,
Paul Blaby, Australia
from watching the interview with Dr Johnson it is clear the evidence alone with not solve the mystery the answer can only be given from those how served with her at that time and the doctor being a psychologist should be interviewing them when he can he will know from talking to them how will know something about what happened I think he has gone as far a possible with the evidence focus on the people in the area at the time and don't give up. regards Paul
from watching the interview with Dr Johnson it is clear the evidence alone with not solve the mystery the answer can only be given from those how served with her at that time and the doctor being a psychologist should be interviewing them when he can he will know from talking to them how will know something about what happened I think he has gone as far a possible with the evidence focus on the people in the area at the time and don't give up. regards Paul
# 3,807:
4:13 am PDT, May 24,
Claire Jolie, Australia
The death of Lavena Johnson and the military cover up makes me sick. We only get one chance to live our lives and it is so tragic that this beautiful young womans was stolen from her. The military is not made of men, they are made of cowards, who inflict pain and protect themselves. RIP Lavena...you will never be forgotten to me
The death of Lavena Johnson and the military cover up makes me sick. We only get one chance to live our lives and it is so tragic that this beautiful young womans was stolen from her. The military is not made of men, they are made of cowards, who inflict pain and protect themselves. RIP Lavena...you will never be forgotten to me
# 3,806:
2:30 am PDT, May 23,
Name not displayed, Australia
Justice and truth will prevail... war is not an excuse for this behaviour. The facts speak a thousand words and I know LaVena's perpetrator[s] will be brought to justice.
Justice and truth will prevail... war is not an excuse for this behaviour. The facts speak a thousand words and I know LaVena's perpetrator[s] will be brought to justice.
# 3,805:
9:57 pm PDT, May 15,
Benita Rodriguez, North Carolina
I would like a full investigation conducted to reveal the actual cause of death for PFC LaVena Johnson. And in the result of a rape and murder, justice served.
I would like a full investigation conducted to reveal the actual cause of death for PFC LaVena Johnson. And in the result of a rape and murder, justice served.
# 3,804:
3:14 am PDT, May 14,
Kermit L. Bostic, Ohio
A tragedy that cannot ever be erased nor forgotten. Contractors killed this girl and these right -wing ruch Limbaugh types support this by ignoring the obvious evidnece to the contrary of THEIR reports that she had committed suicide
A tragedy that cannot ever be erased nor forgotten. Contractors killed this girl and these right -wing ruch Limbaugh types support this by ignoring the obvious evidnece to the contrary of THEIR reports that she had committed suicide
# 3,803:
8:28 pm PDT, May 13,
Name not displayed, Georgia
as a former army soldier, they know the truth. I can attest to this! keep pressing on, don't wavier on your faith. God Bless!
as a former army soldier, they know the truth. I can attest to this! keep pressing on, don't wavier on your faith. God Bless!
# 3,802:
6:58 pm PDT, May 11,
Mary Katherine Evans Perrine, Mississippi
I was raped while I was in the Army and I reported it. I was then forced out. I was demoted and treated like a criminal. I hope you find the truth. My heart and prayers are with you.
I was raped while I was in the Army and I reported it. I was then forced out. I was demoted and treated like a criminal. I hope you find the truth. My heart and prayers are with you.
# 3,801:
8:16 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Name not displayed, Florida
As a VA employee, this breaks my heart. My prayers go out to the family. We must end this violence against women and people of color once and for all.
As a VA employee, this breaks my heart. My prayers go out to the family. We must end this violence against women and people of color once and for all.
