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Reynold Johnson, 53, was shot and killed at his Hemet, California home on May 13, 1986. The fatal wound was a chest shot from a high-powered rifle. Neighbors reported seeing a stranger in military attire in the area around the time of the shooting, but police initially had no clear motive or suspect.

Investigators later linked Johnson’s death to a series of random sniper attacks in the region. Danny Figueroa, then 26, was identified as the perpetrator. Figueroa, described as having a history of mental health problems and an interest in paramilitary games and survivalist activities, had been seen on the day of the murder wearing camouflage fatigues and carrying a rifle. He was connected to other shootings including the deaths of Ray Webber and Robert Jimenez and an attempted murder in Imperial County.

Figueroa was arrested, charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder, and in June 1987 was sentenced to 66 years to life. Did anyone in Hemet or the surrounding area have encounters with someone dressed in military gear around May 1986 that could shed more light on these events?