GA - Katherine Janness, 40, fatally stabbed and dog killed, Piedmont Park, Atlanta, 28 Jul 2021 #4

[AtlantaBourne]

Several local news stations are releasing stories. This one by WSB this morning regarding several vigils being held today at PP & KJ's work. Also a short interview w/ her friend & statement released by EC & her family.

1 year later, loved ones still await answers over who killed Katie Janness in Piedmont Park

One friend said he never expected that his seven-year friendship with Janness would come to such a brutal end in the early hours of July 28.

www.wsbtv.com

 

[dotr]

July 28 2022

Piedmont Park murder: Katherine Janness stabbing investigation 1 year later

One year ago, Katherine Janness and her partner's dog were found stabbed to death in Atlanta's Piedmont Park and there are still more questions than answers. Here's what we know about Janness, Bowie and their murder investigation.

www.fox5atlanta.com

''Homicide Commander Ralph Woolfolk said investigators are still assessing biological, physical and electronic evidence.

"We do believe this investigation is moving in the right direction," Woolfolk said.

A former investigator said evidence in the autopsy may suggest a "familiarity" and "high emotions."

''A retired investigator said some valuable evidence could have been gathered from Bowie's corpse.

APD ordered an examination looking for potential DNA that may have ended up on, or in the mouth of Bowie.

So far, police have not released information on the necropsy. ''

 

[AtlantaBourne]

Here is another local article. This is from 11alivenews.com. The Atlpd press conference is 3:00pm today, Thur., 28 Jul, the community, family & friends vigil is at 10th & Charles Allen at 7:00pm & there is a tidbit of info I had not heard before was that KJ & B left for their walk around 10pm.

1 year since shocking murder of woman in Piedmont Park, police still 'actively' searching for a suspect

A press conference was scheduled for 3 p.m.

www.11alive.com

 

[Snoop Sister]

Here is another local article. This is from 11alivenews.com. The Atlpd press conference is 3:00pm today, Thur., 28 Jul, the community, family & friends vigil is at 10th & Charles Allen at 7:00pm & there is a tidbit of info I had not heard before was that KJ & B left for their walk around 10pm.

1 year since shocking murder of woman in Piedmont Park, police still 'actively' searching for a suspect

A press conference was scheduled for 3 p.m.

www.11alive.com

Hmmm, 10 pm, never heard that before and I have read all the articles related to this homicide. However, I have read much conflicting information by the media.

 

[dotr]

Re-posting this video to bring forward comments made by S "Mac" M regarding the timeline.
"They have video that they are going to examine down to the millisecond''
"They are doing an extraordinary job"
@1:45

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[AtlantaBourne]

Hmmm, 10 pm, never heard that before and I have read all the articles related to this homicide. However, I have read much other conflicting information by the media.

This time of starting the walk around 10pm makes more sense to me IMO. That would create the possibility that KJ & B went to PP 1st, arriving before the park closed at 11pm, then going to Henry's Tavern to arrive around 11:30 & with the possiblity of all of them walking home together. IMO the 12:09am timestamp on the rainbow xwalk photo is incorrect. IMO it never made any sense that it took 29-39 minutes for KJ & B to walk from HT to xwalk. IMO it would have taken 5-10 minutes. Plus, I don't see any logical reason for her to go into the park that late, after it was closed over an hour. It would make the walk lasting almost 3 hrs. This would also lead to the conclusion (JMO) that they were not killed in PP or at least not attacked there.
JMOO

 

[FonescaFan]

I saw about 20 minutes of today press conference, but can’t find any videos of it yet. APD said it’s an active case with tips still coming in. They confirmed the murders took place in the park, and they’ve conducted numerous search warrants in the area (for surveillance recordings imo). Since they haven’t named a suspect or person(s) of interest, no one can be cleared. They said they couldn’t comment if DNA was recovered from either victim in order not to compromise the investigation. IMO only, they do have evidence but need more in order to make their case. News | Atlanta Police Department

 

[Quell]

APD 3p/today presser:

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[dotr]

One year later, loved ones still await answers over who killed Katie Janness in Piedmont Park

Katherine “Katie” Janness, 40, and her dog Bowie were brutally stabbed to death in Atlanta, Georgia’s Piedmont Park on July 28, 2021.

www.wsbradio.com

''David Ohmann said he never expected that his seven-year friendship with Janness would come to such a brutal end in the early hours of July 28.

“Whether I had a bad day or a good day, or whatever kind of day, Katie was always there to cheer me up,” Ohmann said.

While on vacation, Ohmann said he saw the headlines that his friend was brutally murdered around midnight in Piedmont Park while walking her dog Bowie.''

Janness’ partner, Emma Clark, and her family released a statement early Thursday morning that read:

''Over the past year there hasn’t been a waking moment that Katie hasn’t been in our hearts or on our mind since she was taken from us. Her senseless death has affected our daily lives in a manner that is hard to describe. We are remembering Katie in private today and want to thank all of those who have honored and remembered her by keeping her story alive. We are vigilant in bringing her killer to justice and have remained in contact with Mayor Dickens who assures us that the City of Atlanta is doing everything they can to solve this case. Please continue to keep Emma and Katie’s mother in your prayers.''

 

[Snoop Sister]

APD 3p/today presser:

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Sounds like they really don’t have anything of substance in identifying the culprit(s). “Looking at everyone”.

Confirmed the incidence happened right at the entrance to the park.

 

[vls12345]

Atlanta police plead for tips in two unsolved murders

Atlanta police are asking the public for tips to help solve the 2021 killings of Katherine Janness in Piedmont Park and 12-year-old David Mack in Westwood Terrace.

www.axios.com

 

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[JnRyan]

I had not heard about this case before until I listened to "Criminology" podcast episode from 19 June. I've been to Atlanta many times since I was in school in Athens, but I don't remember being in the area of Piedmont Park. I would have thought there would have been an arrest by now.

 

[ArmchairDefective]

I had so hoped this case would be solved by now. I'm feeling really dismayed that the anniversary has come without an arrest. The more time that passes, the more discouraged I feel.

 

[Pandasleuth2]

After watching the press conference on the anniversary, I feel increasingly optimistic. I am not going to make quotes because I am too lazy to go and retrieve all of the quotes and links. But go and watch it and make sure to listen closely. They seem to be tight lipped, but in a round about way. They will solve this soon. Sounds like to me they are just waiting on a couple more pieces to their puzzle to lock in a conviction before they can prosecute and make an arrest. Again, ALL JUST my OPINION.

 

[dotr]

Just updated the thread for the gay man who was brutally beaten and placed on railroad tracks, he is recovering!
There has not yet been an arrest, but i would be interested to know if that (believed to possibly be a hate crime) had any slight connection to KJ, speculation, imo fwiw.

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[mickey2942]

It seems to me, lately, that LEO may very well have enough information to "know" who did the crime, but keeps the investigation under wraps until they have the evidence for a conviction.

I was SO frustrated with LEO after Orrin and Orson West were missing and it seemed like nothing was happening. Now, the Wests are in jail, finally awaiting trial.

Hoping that is what is happening here. The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind extremely fine.

 

[DeDee]

It seems to me, lately, that LEO may very well have enough information to "know" who did the crime, but keeps the investigation under wraps until they have the evidence for a conviction.

I was SO frustrated with LEO after Orrin and Orson West were missing and it seemed like nothing was happening. Now, the Wests are in jail, finally awaiting trial.

Hoping that is what is happening here. The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind extremely fine.

True this! The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind extremely fine.

Chief Hampton's team seems committed to finding and holding the person responsible for Katie's untimely death over to a conviction. Biological and technology evidence will decide this case.

Katie was attacked as she and Bowie entered the Park or, at least, they were killed "at the entrance to the park". That seems targeted so who knew she was going, or would go, to Piedmont Park after midnight when the Park's closed?

It should be apparent and obvious to all of us when Cobb County makes the arrest that they're the one that did this viscous act and the police located, investigated and have the right person for these murders when that arrest is made.

I like that they thought to highlight David Mack on the Anniversary of Katie's untimely death. This conference is a plea to the public. They need quality tips.

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[Valiant]

True this! The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind extremely fine.

Chief Hampton's team seems committed to finding and holding the person responsible for Katie's untimely death over to a conviction. Biological and technology evidence will decide this case.

Katie was attacked as she and Bowie entered the Park or, at least, they were killed "at the entrance to the park". That seems targeted so who knew she was going, or would go, to Piedmont Park after midnight when the Park's closed?

It should be apparent and obvious to all of us when Cobb County makes the arrest that they're the one that did this viscous act and the police located, investigated and have the right person for these murders when that arrest is made.

I like that they thought to highlight David Mack on the Anniversary of Katie's untimely death. This conference is a plea to the public. They need quality tips.

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Cobb county is not involved. It is Atlanta Police and Fulton County.

 

[Periwinkl3]

Cobb county is not involved. It is Atlanta Police and Fulton County.

Probably, although we the public don’t yet know where the murders took place. LE saying they were committed near the PP entrance may or may not be fact.

At the July 28 dual presser APD did say around 6:40 that David Mack’s family and friends have been ruled out as suspects. Yet they then made a point of saying no one has been ruled out in K & B's murder.

Perhaps any of this is done to elicit more information.