Photos of General Hospital star Johnny Wactor’s murder suspects released as criminals still at large months after death

THE Los Angeles Police Department has released new information connected to the murder of General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor.

On August 4, the LAPD shared photos of the suspects and their alleged vehicle, issuing a community alert with new details related to the case.

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Photos in the community alert provided additional details about the suspects , including that they were three men.

Two of the three suspects wore gray hoodies, while one man was wearing a black hoodie.

One of the suspects also has a tattoo above his left eye and another tattoo located on his right cheek.

The suspects fled the scene in a stolen black 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan with a tan interior.

The LAPD is encouraging anyone with additional information about Johnny Wactor’s murder, the three suspects, or the stolen vehicle to contact LAPD Central Bureau Homicide Detectives.

Detectives Howerth and Bobadilla can be reached during normal business hours by calling 213-996-4143 or 213-996-4173.

All calls outside of normal hours, including nights and weekends, should be directed to the Central Area Watch Commander, as reported by CW affiliate KTLA 5 .

ROBBERY GONE WRONG

Johnny Wactor was shot and killed in Los Angeles on May 25, 2024.

The actor, who starred in over 200 episodes of General Hospital , was leaving his bartending job in the early hours of the morning.

Along with a co-worker, Johnny walked to his car a few blocks away from the bar.

He was parked on the  1200 block of Hope Street in downtown Los Angeles.

As he approached his vehicle, he noticed three men messing with his car.

The trio had raised his vehicle with a floor jack and were reportedly trying to steal his catalytic convertor.

Wactor's Career

The actor from Charleston, South Carolina, starred in General Hospital between 2020 and 2022.

His first appearance on the show was on January 30, 2020, as Brando Corbin, but he was written out two years later after his character was stabbed by an unknown killer.

However, before playing Corbin, Wactor started his acting career in 2007 by starring in Army Wives.

He also featured in NCIS, Criminal Minds, Station 19, The OA, and West World.

In 2016, he landed a movie role in USS Indianapolis: Men Of Courage, starring Nicolas Cage.

Wactor is set to feature in a new movie by Luca Perito called American Sognare, which is currently in post-production, according to IMDb.

Johnny did not attempt to confront the men or get in his car but was shot by one of the masked men before the group took off.

Paramedics were called to the scene immediately, and after being taken to a local hospital, Johnny was pronounced dead.

His coworker tearfully recalled the heartbreaking moment as she watched him die in her arms .

REST IN PEACE

Following Johnny’s death, his ex-fiancée, Tessa Farrell, slammed his killers in a now-deleted emotional video .

“If the person who did this, if you’re watching, I’m sorry, but you shot the wrong guy,” she sobbed.

She also urged the greater Los Angeles community to help bring Johnny’s murderers to justice.

“These criminals can’t keep being on the street, and they can’t keep being sent back and have no repercussions for their actions,” she said in her video.

“It’s not ok; this can’t keep happening. So many lives are being lost, just us not being smart – we have to be smarter as a community,” she added.

Johnny’s former soap opera co-stars also paid their tributes to the actor , remembering him as a “beautiful soul” despite his senseless” death.

In one post, fellow General Hospital star William deVry called it a “senseless” death.

“Honestly, words can’t begin 2 express the sadness with which 2 convey my feelings towards losing another #GH Alum,” he said in a post on X.

Sofia Mattsson, who played Wactor’s wife in the drama series, also shared an Instagram post in his honor.

“Johnny was the absolute best. So genuine. So caring. Incredibly hard-working and humble,” she wrote.

Even the show commented on Wactor’s tragic death, saying he was “one of a kind.”

“The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Johnny Wactor’s untimely passing,” the post read.

“He was truly one of a kind and a pleasure to work with each and every day.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones during this difficult time.”

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SEEKING JUSTICE

Months after Johnny’s senseless murder, his family and friends continue to seek justice.

In June, those closest to Johnny urged elected officials not only to find Johnny’s killers, but also to make the city of Los Angeles safer.

“Unfortunately, what happened to Johnny can, and is likely to, happen again,” the group wrote in a news release.

The group then cited a sobering statistic: there’s a one in 119 chance of being a victim of a violent crime in LA .

“Johnny’s family and friends are urging local community leaders to explore legislative and municipal actions that will hopefully not only lead to breakthroughs in Johnny’s case, but that will also help make the city that Johnny chose to call home safer.

“This should be important to us all,” they added.

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