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Aug 2024
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After Midnight ////// 781

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After Midnight  //////  781

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Katara Johnson was a vibrant, young woman with a zest for life.  On August 25, 2004 Katara worked the late shift, leaving work at midnight and heading home.  By morning, her car was gone, and her family could not get in touch with the 21 year old.  Less than 24 hours after leaving work, Katara was found dead.  This homicide case remains open today, 20 years later.  What happened to Katara in the middle of that night?  Any one with information about the murder, Katara’s car, or a gathering that Katara attended days before the murder should call the Taylor Police Department at 512-352-5551, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-253-7867. 


 

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