Rebecca Johnson
Coverage of Rebecca Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- Man suspected of beating, bloodying 84-year-old grandfather in Nashville captured after weeks-long search
Donald Wayne Oliver was arrested in Dickson after allegedly beating 84-year-old Navy veteran Dallas 'Papa' Mathis outside a Nashville convenience store, causing facial injuries requiring reconstructive surgery. Mathis is recovering at his granddaughter's home, and his family raised funds for medical costs.
- 84-year-old Nashville veteran attacked outside gas station; suspect still unidentified
An 84-year-old Navy veteran, Dallas Mathis, was attacked outside a Nashville gas station on June 24, sustaining serious facial injuries requiring surgery. The suspect remains unidentified despite surveillance footage capturing part of the assault. Mathis' granddaughter, Rebecca Johnson, stated the attack occurred during an argument over money owed, and the family is seeking contact from the assigned detective while receiving public support through donations and care packages.