A 14-Year-Old Boy, A Discovery Along the Mississippi, A Killer Still Unknown — The Murder of Kenny Joe Johnson

In 1987, 14-year-old Kenny Joe Johnson disappeared from Dubuque, Iowa. His body was later discovered along the Mississippi River, beginning a murder investigation that would generate hundreds of leads but leave one devastating question unanswered: Who killed Kenny Joe Johnson? In Episode 7, Lindsey and Libbie walk through Kenny’s disappearance, the investigation that followed, and a case that remains unsolved nearly four decades later. This episode is sponsored by Verena Street Coffee Co. And coffee lovers, mark your calendars: their steepest web sale of the year is coming for Black Friday! The sale kicks off 11/11 and runs through Cyber Monday, so it’s the perfect time to stock up on your favorites. Primary Sources Dubuque Police Department — current cold-case listing for Kenny Joe Johnson. Dubuque Police Department — August 5, 2021 public request for information concerning Eugene Franklin Lewis. Iowa Cold Cases — Kenny Joe Johnson case summary, incorporating information from the Dubuque Police Department, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, and historical reporting. Send us Fan Mail Verena Street Coffee Co. A Tribute to Nostalgia and Good Times Past. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627188/supporters/new