Second Homicide Suspect Sought

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has released more information on the second suspect in the beating death of David Ganfield.

This is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and the individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:

On 05-15-2015 a second homicide suspect in this case has been identified as Nickolas Ryan Joseph Johnson age 23. Johnson is further described as a white, male, adult, 5’- 8” in height, 175 pounds, short red hair, with blue eyes. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office considers Johnson armed and dangerous. If anyone has information on Johnson’s location, please contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or dial 9-1-1. If anyone has information on this homicide investigation, please contact Detective Greg Musson at 707-268-3643. Currently there is no photograph available for Johnson.

Earlier Chapters:

• Unconscious Assault Victim Dropped at Mad River Hospital, Transported to Redding
• Assault Victim Dies in Hospital
• One Arrested, Another Sought in Beating Death of David Ganfield