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Ruben M. JOHNSON
On December 22, 2003, Ruben M. Johnson was sentenced
to the following:
Maricopa County CR2001-001604
Count 1 First Degree
Murder of Stephanie Smith Committed on November 15, 2000. Sentenced to
Death.
On November 15, 2000, Ruben N. Johnson shot and
killed Stephanie Smith to prevent her from testifying against Jarvis
Ross, the co-defendant count IV. Stephanie Smith was shot and killed in
her home in front of her four year old son while her other children were
asleep in the home.
Maricopa County CR2001-001604
Count 2 Assisting a Criminal Syndicate/Criminal Street Gang, sentenced
to 17 years
On November 15, 2000, Ruben M. Johnson shot and
killed Stephanie Smith, acting as a member of the Lindo Park Crips
Maricopa County CR2001-001604
Count 3 First Degree Burglary, sentenced to 24 years
On November 15, 2000, Ruben M. Johnson acting as a
member of the Lindo Park Crips entered the home of Stephanie Smith
illegally.
Count 4, Armed Robbery
On November 7, 2000, Ruben M. Johnson along with co-defendant
Jarvis Ross robbed the Affordable Massage Parlor using weapons to
threaten Stephanie Smith and Russell Biondo, occupants of the business.