John Fitzgerald Brown

Birth date: Jan 8, 1965 Death date: Aug 3, 2025

John Fitzgerald Brown Was born in Oakland, California, in 1965. He passed away peacefully at home, early Sunday morning August the 3rd, surrounded by his loving family. John dedicated his life to service, spending 35 years with Read Obituary

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Pamela Kelly

2d ago

Hi, my name is Pam and I loved seeing Detective Brown on the first 48. I did not know him personally but I love the episodes from Tulsa Oklahoma. I have been there for many years but I’m back in Wisconsin now my deepest condolences to his wife and his children, and of course, his family and to all of the officers that worked with him on that first 48 series where all of the first 48 series he will be missed. He had a good spirit. I’m sure because I love to spirit on the show to God, be the glory and all things I’m just now knowing of this I had been ill myself, but I wish everyone the best God bless.

Lynda Todd

2w ago

in honor of John.

Thank you for your service. You were truly one of a kind and are missed. You had alot of fans in California.

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Jonathan Locke

9w ago

I only just learned of John Brown's passing, and was most shocked and saddened by this news. Like many, I knew of him by watching The First 48, and was always excited to see him work and solve his cases. Even without knowing him personally, I know he was a man of integrity, humility, and had a great love for God.
My condolences and Prayers go out to all of John's family, friends, and fellow colleagues of the Tulsa PD.
Respectfully,
Jonathan Locke

Albert Denardo

10w ago

I didn't know until recently that John had passed away. I enjoyed watching him on TV solving cases with the outstanding team he had. The news absolutely broke my heart.God bless him and his family and John, thanks for the memories.

Christopher Vigil

19w ago

I loved Detective John Brown and was one of my favorite detectives of all time on the First 48. I felt that if I would have ever met him, he would have been a great friend. Rest EZ John.🙏

L A S

19w ago

I have watch detective Brown on tv for years. He seemed to have a gentle way about him. He was always respectful even to the worst criminals. Condolences to his family. He will be missed by all.

Kevin Williams

21w ago

My favorite on the first 48. He never over acted, level headed good man from what we witnessed on the series.
He will be truly missed.

Tara Cureton

23w ago

Detective John Brown..was my favorite detective on First 48.. I loved just watching him doing his thing..may he Rest in Peace..my condolences to his family..

Tara Cureton

23w ago

I love to see the episodes with Detective John Brown..he was an awesome Detective..may he Rest in Peace..my condolences to his family..God bless you all

Dahlia Owens

26w ago

in honor of John.

Dahlia Owens lit a candle in memory of John Brown

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