Johnny Rush Bowman

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Johnny Rush Bowman

Birth
Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
Death
19 Aug 1984 (aged 31)
Manassas, Manassas City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Trooper Johnny Bowman was stabbed to death when an unidentified male attacked him at his home in Manassas, Virginia. A suspect was identified but was never charged due to a lack of evidence.

Trooper Bowman had served with the agency for 5 years. He is survived by his wife, who is a friend of mine, and his toddler daughter, who is now a police officer for the City of Manassas.

The Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Criminal Intelligence Division, Manassas City Police Department, and the Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney's Office renewed the effort to solve the murder in 2012 & again in 2018.

Bowman was repeatedly stabbed by an assailant when he answered his front door on the day he was killed. The killer fled on foot, leaving behind eyeglasses, a wig and a construction hard hat. Perhaps most significant, the assailant left behind DNA evidence that continues to be analyzed. Police say advances in forensic testing have yielded new information in the case. Task Force members are analyzing evidence and actively pursuing new leads.

The FBI, Virginia State Police and Manassas City Police Department announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Bowman’s murder.

If you have ANY information about this cold case, please contact the Virginia State Police tip line at 703-803-2637 or [email protected], the Manassas City Police Department Investigative Services Division at 703-257-8092, Manassas City Crime Solvers at 703-330-0330 or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

YOU MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS

Please help solve this cold case.
Trooper Johnny Bowman was stabbed to death when an unidentified male attacked him at his home in Manassas, Virginia. A suspect was identified but was never charged due to a lack of evidence.

Trooper Bowman had served with the agency for 5 years. He is survived by his wife, who is a friend of mine, and his toddler daughter, who is now a police officer for the City of Manassas.

The Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Criminal Intelligence Division, Manassas City Police Department, and the Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney's Office renewed the effort to solve the murder in 2012 & again in 2018.

Bowman was repeatedly stabbed by an assailant when he answered his front door on the day he was killed. The killer fled on foot, leaving behind eyeglasses, a wig and a construction hard hat. Perhaps most significant, the assailant left behind DNA evidence that continues to be analyzed. Police say advances in forensic testing have yielded new information in the case. Task Force members are analyzing evidence and actively pursuing new leads.

The FBI, Virginia State Police and Manassas City Police Department announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Bowman’s murder.

If you have ANY information about this cold case, please contact the Virginia State Police tip line at 703-803-2637 or [email protected], the Manassas City Police Department Investigative Services Division at 703-257-8092, Manassas City Crime Solvers at 703-330-0330 or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

YOU MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS

Please help solve this cold case.

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