Criminal Identification (BCI)

Michael Guy JOHNSTON

Unsolved Homicide Cold Case Tip Hotline: 833-DPS-SAFE (833-377-7233)
Michael Guy JOHNSTON - Cold Case Photo
  • Date Last Seen: 7/22/1981
  • NamUs Case Number: MP15009
  • Case #: 81-03970
  • Agency: Brigham City PD
  • type: unsolvedhomicide
  • Height: 510
  • Weight: 160
  • Hair: Brown
  • Eyes: Blue/Gray
  • Identifying Features: Johnston has a five-inch scar on his right forearm, a one-inch scar on his right knee, and scars on his forehead and lower right leg. His nickname is Mike. He has Type A blood and smokes cigarettes.
  • Case Status: UNSOLVED
  • Age when missing: 32

Johnston was last seen at an Apartment in a Brigham City Motel in July 1981. Ruby Matthew Rebeterano was convicted of second-degree felony homicide in Johnston’s death. An Eyewitness said Rebeterano got into an altercation with Johnston, and she later saw Reberterano carrying a large white bundle out of her Apartment. Blood spatter was found in the Apartment and Johnston’s vehicle. Rebeterano was convicted of second-degree felony homicide and sentenced to prison. Rebeterano was released from custody after five years and now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Johnston’s remains have not been found.

Please contact Brigham City PD 435-723-3421

NamUs – https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP15009

The Charley Project – https://charleyproject.org/case/michael-guy-johnston

The Doe Network – https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/178dmut.html