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They called him Johnnie

Dennis Lewchuk

While in prison in Nebraska, Dennis Lewchuk wrote and played “Stone with Seven Eyes.” After 14 years on the run, and 16 months in prison, Lewchuk and his family run the Stereo City in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Dennis Lewchuk's mom, Burnetta, bought him his first guitar for $19 from Woolworth's.

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Dennis Lewchuk (from left) poses with two of his sons, Johnnie and Frankie, at their store in Chattanooga, Tenn. Dennis Lewchuk, who made his name as an entertainer, spent years on the run after his assault conviction in Nebraska.

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The Chattanooga Times featured Dennis Lewchuk's story following his release from prison in 1996.

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After 14 years on the run, Dennis Lewchuk was identified by someone who saw this FBI wanted poster in 1994.

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Omaha attorney Dave Domina agreed to represent Dennis Lewchuk at his sentencing some 14 years after he was convicted on assault charges.

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A photo of the Lewchuk family was featured in a local newspaper after Dennis Lewchuk signed a movie deal.

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Dennis Lewchuk

A photo of the Lewchuk family was featured in a local newspaper after Dennis Lewchuk signed a movie deal.

The Chattanooga Times featured Dennis Lewchuk's story following his release from prison in 1996.

After 14 years on the run, Dennis Lewchuk was identified by someone who saw this FBI wanted poster in 1994.

While in prison in Nebraska, Dennis Lewchuk wrote and played “Stone with Seven Eyes.” After 14 years on the run, and 16 months in prison, Lewchuk and his family run the Stereo City in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Dennis Lewchuk's mom, Burnetta, bought him his first guitar for $19 from Woolworth's.

Dennis Lewchuk (from left) poses with two of his sons, Johnnie and Frankie, at their store in Chattanooga, Tenn. Dennis Lewchuk, who made his name as an entertainer, spent years on the run after his assault conviction in Nebraska.

Photos: Dennis Lewchuk through the years

Dennis Lewchuk

A photo of the Lewchuk family was featured in a local newspaper after Dennis Lewchuk signed a movie deal.

The Chattanooga Times featured Dennis Lewchuk's story following his release from prison in 1996.

After 14 years on the run, Dennis Lewchuk was identified by someone who saw this FBI wanted poster in 1994.

While in prison in Nebraska, Dennis Lewchuk wrote and played “Stone with Seven Eyes.” After 14 years on the run, and 16 months in prison, Lewchuk and his family run the Stereo City in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Dennis Lewchuk's mom, Burnetta, bought him his first guitar for $19 from Woolworth's.

Dennis Lewchuk (from left) poses with two of his sons, Johnnie and Frankie, at their store in Chattanooga, Tenn. Dennis Lewchuk, who made his name as an entertainer, spent years on the run after his assault conviction in Nebraska.

Reach the writer at 402-473-7304 or nbergin@journalstar.com. Follow him on Twitter at @ljsbergin.

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While in prison in Nebraska, Dennis Lewchuk wrote and played “Stone with Seven Eyes.” After 14 years on the run, and 16 months in prison, Lewchuk and his family run the Stereo City in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Dennis Lewchuk's mom, Burnetta, bought him his first guitar for $19 from Woolworth's.

After 14 years on the run, Dennis Lewchuk was identified by someone who saw this FBI wanted poster in 1994.

Omaha attorney Dave Domina agreed to represent Dennis Lewchuk at his sentencing some 14 years after he was convicted on assault charges.

A photo of the Lewchuk family was featured in a local newspaper after Dennis Lewchuk signed a movie deal.

The Chattanooga Times featured Dennis Lewchuk's story following his release from prison in 1996.

Dennis Lewchuk (from left) poses with two of his sons, Johnnie and Frankie, at their store in Chattanooga, Tenn. Dennis Lewchuk, who made his name as an entertainer, spent years on the run after his assault conviction in Nebraska.

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