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State of Missouri v. Taquiza Johnson

Date: 09-17-2026

Case Number:

Judge: Not Available

Court: Circuit Court, Platte County, Missouri

Plaintiff's Attorney: Platte County, Missouri District Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney:


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Description:
Kansas City, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented Taquiza Johnson, 49 with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Ronald Barnett, 71, earlier this summer.

"It is almost incomprehensible that a brazen shooting like this could even happen in a busy Walmart parking lot during the middle of the day," said Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd. "By recommending the life sentence for murder, the twelve jurors in this case made an emphatic statement that crimes like this will be met with strict justice in Platte County."
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to life in prison ce for the second-degree murder of Barnett, and an additional 15-year sentence for armed criminal action.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Missouri v. Taquiza Johnson?

The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to life in prison ce for the second-degree murder of Barnett, and an additional 15-year sentence for armed criminal action.

Which court heard State of Missouri v. Taquiza Johnson?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Platte County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Not Available.

Who were the attorneys in State of Missouri v. Taquiza Johnson?

Plaintiff's attorney: Platte County, Missouri District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Kansas City Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was State of Missouri v. Taquiza Johnson decided?

This case was decided on September 17, 2026.