The person at the center of this case
Virginia State Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman
Cold Case · Open
TROOPER JOHNNY BOWMAN
Virginia State Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman was brutally murdered at his home near Patterson Place in Manassas, Virginia on August 19, 1984. He was stabbed 45 times by an unknown assailant(s) while off-duty and unarmed. The attack awakened his two-year-old daughter. The case remains unsolved with a $50,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.
Manassas, Virginia
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation, Virginia State Police, Manassas City Police Department, and Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney Prince William County
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Case Summary
Virginia State Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman was brutally murdered at his home near Patterson Place in Manassas, Virginia on August 19, 1984. He was stabbed 45 times by an unknown assailant(s) while off-duty and unarmed. The attack awakened his two-year-old daughter. The case remains unsolved with a $50,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.
Timeline of Events
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1984-08-19
04:15Murder of Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman
Virginia State Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman was brutally attacked and stabbed 45 times by an unknown assailant(s) while off-duty at his home. He was unarmed and engaged in a struggle with the individual(s). His two-year-old daughter was awakened during the attack. Trooper Bowman succumbed to his injuries.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Unknown individual(s) responsible for the stabbing attack
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evidence
Lead #245 stab wounds inflicted on the victim
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witness
Lead #3Two-year-old daughter present in the home during the attack
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clue
Lead #4Off-duty trooper attacked at home while unarmed
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:322
Started:August 19, 1984 at 4:15 AM
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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