Case Details

Two people, one dog, shot to death
Seattle, WA (US)

Date: Dec 9, 1996
County: King
Local Map: available
Disposition: Convicted

Abusers/Suspects:

  • George Tuilefano
  • John Leuluaialii

  • Case ID: 930
    Classification: Shooting
    Animal: dog (non pit-bull)
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    George Tuilefano, age 24 received two first-degree murder counts for the shooting deaths of Raquel Rivera, age 20, Jay Johnson, age 22 and a 1 year old pit bull-labrador mix dog. He was sentenced to 26 1/2 years in prison.

    The dog's blood was found on a jacket belonging to John Leuluaialii, the co-defendant in this murder. It is believe to be the first case in the nation in which the DNA from the animal was presented as evidence.

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