Joanne Johnson, 93, murdered in her Augusta, Kansas home, September 2023

[doublestop]

Joanne R. Johnson was found dead in her home on Sunday evening, Sep. 3, 2023. As she was 93, they originally thought it was an unattended natural death. But after investigation, the police have ruled it a homicide. Eight months later, there are still no leads. Now a $10,000 reward is being offered in the hopes of turning up some new information.

An early article: No arrests made in Augusta woman’s homicide, family, neighbors concerned

A story about the reward: $10K reward offered for information into murder of 93-year-old Kansas woman

 

[Chimera]

Imagine making it to 93 and someone murdering you !
This is sad.
Hope they find the killer.

Rest in peace, Joanne !

 

[doublestop]

 

[Ksprincess2]

Two 14 year old girls have been arrested for Joanne's murder!

Two teen girls arrested for murder in 93-year-old Augusta woman’s death

Two 14-year-old girls were arrested for first-degree murder in the September 2023 death of 93-year-old Joanne R. Johnson, of Augusta.

www.kwch.com

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[GRT]

This is too close to home and unbelievable. The murder was Sept 2-3 of 2023, so they could have been just 13 years old at the time. Not much information--except they were arrested--is available yet.

BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) - Two 14-year-old girls have been arrested in connection to the murder of 93-year-old Joanne Johnson.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said the two teens from Augusta are being held at separate juvenile detention centers pending formal charges.

Two teen girls arrested for 93-year-old Augusta woman's murder

Two 14-year-old girls have been arrested in connection to the murder of 93-year-old Joanne Johnson.

www.kake.com

Here's the poster from last year. How in the world does this sort of thing happen???

 

[doublestop]

Two 14 year old girls have been arrested for Joanne's murder!

Two teen girls arrested for murder in 93-year-old Augusta woman’s death

Two 14-year-old girls were arrested for first-degree murder in the September 2023 death of 93-year-old Joanne R. Johnson, of Augusta.

www.kwch.com

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Wow, I wasn't expecting that! I hope we hear more of the story (and we may not, given their ages).

 

[Ksprincess2]

Wow, I wasn't expecting that! I hope we hear more of the story (and we may not, given their ages).

I think they will be tried as adults in Kansas. Here's a link about the Kansas Supreme Court upholding the decision to prosecute a 14 year old boy as an adult.

Juvenile Justice: Authorizing Prosecution as an Adult in Kansas

In December 2020, the Kansas Supreme Court affirmed the Reno County District Court’s decision to authorize adult prosecution of fourteen-year-old defendant, Samuel Vonachen. The district court relied upon Kansas Statute section 38-2347(d), which enumerates eight factors a court should consider...

www.washburnlaw.edu

 

[LadyL]

could one of them possibly be her granddaughter or great-granddaughter? neighbour?

 

[GRT]

could one of them possibly be her granddaughter or great-granddaughter? neighbour?

That was my first thought as well. But local news did a report yesterday, and toward the end, the reporter says the family did not know the girls.

It was over last year's Labor Day weekend. Now, I'm wondering if the girls were trying to burglarize the home and killed the woman as an aside.

Two teen girls arrested for murder in 93-year-old Augusta woman’s death

Two 14-year-old girls were arrested for first-degree murder in the September 2023 death of 93-year-old Joanne R. Johnson, of Augusta.

www.kwch.com

 

[Seattle1]

Shocking arrest in brutal murder of 93-year-old Kansas woman

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has made a shocking arrest in connection with the brutal murder of a 93-year-old Kansas woman, who was discovered dead in her home in September 2023.

www.dailymail.co.uk

8/17/24

 

[Seattle1]

KBI releases further information into Augusta murder case after teens arrested

The Kansas Bureau provided further details into the case surrounding a 93-year-old Augusta woman’s death last year and the arrests of two 14-year-old girls, accused of premeditated murder

www.kwch.com

8/16/24

“We have not identified a relationship between the accused female subjects and Joanne Johnson,” Underwood said. “We don’t believe any public tip or information helped to solve the case.”

 

[Seattle1]

Mysterious slaying of 93-year-old woman leads to stunning arrests of two 14-year-old girls

The stunning arrests prompted the victim's son to call his mother's alleged murder at the hands of teen girl strangers "inexplicable," comparing it to "getting struck by lightning on a cloudless day."

lawandcrime.com

8/16/24

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which did not identify the suspects at this time since they are minors, confirmed that two 14-year-old girls from the same town as the victim were arrested Thursday in a first-degree murder case and that they are jailed in different juvenile detention facilities. It’s not yet clear if they will be charged as adults, but if they are, the suspects would be named then.

State investigators did not say how they zeroed in on the teen suspects, whose arrests left the neighborhood shaken.

 

[GRT]

Augusta is a small town with a population of less than 10K, about 20 miles east of Wichita, KS.

It sounds like the girls live in Augusta.

From the above link...

Addressing the arrests of two Augusta teens in connection with Johnson’s death, Augusta Public Schools Superintendent Matt Ward issued the following message to families in the district:

“The district has been made aware of Augusta Public Safety Department’s announcement regarding an ongoing investigation involving two Augusta minors who are part of a current law enforcement investigation. While the school district is not involved in this investigation, we will cooperate fully with law enforcement if the need arises.

The girls were somehow able to keep their secret for nearly a year.

 

[GRT]

KBI releases further information into Augusta murder case after teens arrested

The Kansas Bureau provided further details into the case surrounding a 93-year-old Augusta woman’s death last year and the arrests of two 14-year-old girls, accused of premeditated murder

www.kwch.com

8/16/24

“We have not identified a relationship between the accused female subjects and Joanne Johnson,” Underwood said. “We don’t believe any public tip or information helped to solve the case.”

Two very dangerous little girls.

 

[Seattle1]

https://fox4kc.com/news/2-teenage-girls-arrested-for-2023-homicide-of-93-year-old-in-augusta/

8/16/24

Joanne Johnson, 93, was found dead inside her home at 1711 Robbins St. in Augusta on Sept. 3. Authorities said at the time Johnson was killed sometime between Sept. 2 and Sept. 3.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says two 14-year-old female subjects from Augusta were arrested Thursday on suspicion of first-degree murder in connection to Johnson’s death.

The teens are being held in separate juvenile detention centers, and formal charges are pending.

The KBI says it is still an ongoing investigation.

 

[Seattle1]

Obituary for Joanne R. Johnson | Headley Funeral Chapel

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Mrs. Johnson was the same age as my mum, also born in September. I can't imagine the loss for her family, friends, and community.

 

[GRT]

Obituary for Joanne R. Johnson | Headley Funeral Chapel

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www.headleyfuneralchapel.com

Mrs. Johnson was the same age as my mum, also born in September. I can't imagine the loss for her family, friends, and community.

It's so shocking. Since it's been nearly a year, the girls were likely just 13. That's hard to even fathom. And, unfortunately, I think that's too young for them to be tried as adults.

 

[Seattle1]

It's so shocking. Since it's been nearly a year, the girls were likely just 13. That's hard to even fathom. And, unfortunately, I think that's too young for them to be tried as adults.

I think it depends on the state. I'm following 4 murders by juvenile ages 13-15 and all are being tried as adults. The most recent was in PA last week when 13 yr old stabbed his 10 yr old cousin in the head during a sleep over. So very tragic.

 

[Seattle1]

Oct 2, 2023

 

[doublestop]

Thanks. I can't imagine what would cause two 14-year-old girls to murder an old lady.