IL - Attorneys Thomas Johnson & wife Leslie Jones, found stabbed to death, Chicago, 15 Apr 2020

[LadyL]

Authorities discovered the bodies of Thomas Johnson, 69, and Leslie Jones, 67, at around 7:30 p.m. while conducting a welfare check at their Oak Park home.

Johnson and Jones were attorneys at the Johnson, Jones, Snelling, Gilbert & Davis law firm in Chicago, about 9 miles outside of Oak Park.

Husband and wife lawyers found dead under 'suspicious circumstances' in Chicago area home

*lots of interesting info related to their jobs at link

 

[madfrank]

Cops probe deaths of attorneys — husband and wife — found in their Oak Park home. ‘Compassionate ... welcoming ... they were interested in helping people.’ (Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Police Board hearing officer, law partner wife found dead under ‘suspicious circumstances’ in Oak Park: police (Chicago Sun-Times)

 

[LadyL]

Their law website bios:

Leslie Ann Jones - JOHNSON JONES SNELLING GILBERT & DAVIS
Thomas E. Johnson - JOHNSON JONES SNELLING GILBERT & DAVIS

Resumes:

Leslie Ann Jones Resume - JOHNSON JONES SNELLING GILBERT & DAVIS
Thomas E. Johnson Resume - JOHNSON JONES SNELLING GILBERT & DAVIS

*these are a goldmine for background info and cases they worked (someone might want to copy these before they disappear)

 

[oviedo]

Wow so sad

 

[LadyL]

On his website, Johnson wrote that he was “married for 35 years with three children and one permanent foster child.”

Thomas Johnson & Leslie Jones: Chicago Lawyers Found Dead | Heavy.com

 

[LadyL]

Husband and wife attorneys found in Oak Park home were stabbed to death: autopsy

Husband and wife attorneys found in Oak Park home were stabbed to death: autopsy

 

[oviedo]

Done and wow ! Very accomplished lawyers IMO what happened ?

 

[LadyL]

Done and wow ! Very accomplished lawyers IMO what happened ?

stabbing is usually a personal crime
I'd look at family first

 

[oviedo]

I’m now hoping this isn’t personal and family related ... sigh
JMO

 

[oviedo]

stabbing is usually a personal crime
I'd look at family first

Yep same thoughts same time two brilliant minds gone
JMO

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

Hmmm....it will be interesting to see how this plays out. RIP Thomas & Leslie.

 

[Trinitee]

Wow, those are some impressive resumes!

 

[Gardenista]

Not sure if there's any new info here

Married attorneys found stabbed to death at home in ritzy Chicago suburb

 

[Dsasleuth]

Their law website bios:

Leslie Ann Jones - JOHNSON JONES SNELLING GILBERT & DAVIS
Thomas E. Johnson - JOHNSON JONES SNELLING GILBERT & DAVIS

Resumes:

Leslie Ann Jones Resume - JOHNSON JONES SNELLING GILBERT & DAVIS
Thomas E. Johnson Resume - JOHNSON JONES SNELLING GILBERT & DAVIS

*these are a goldmine for background info and cases they worked (someone might want to copy these before they disappear)

Is be glad to copy them. Where could I put them?

 

[MyBelle]

Not sure if there's any new info here

Married attorneys found stabbed to death at home in ritzy Chicago suburb

The Chicago Tribune story also mentions FBI is involved in the investigation.

Medical examiner rules death of Oak Park attorneys homicides, reports couple was stabbed to death

 

[LadyL]

Is be glad to copy them. Where could I put them?

I think just keep in a file on your computer until a mod weighs in on what can be posted here ... cause I'm not sure
thank you!

 

[Laughing]

On his website, Johnson wrote that he was “married for 35 years with three children and one permanent foster child.”

Thomas Johnson & Leslie Jones: Chicago Lawyers Found Dead | Heavy.com

BBM

Any statement in the media from any of these four individuals?

Location, just curious, wondering where their children went to college & where they live now.

JMHO YMMV

 

[Luckyzmom]

There's nothing that suggests any information about possible POI that I have seen. Did I miss something ?
The family must be devastated, prayers for loved ones and friends.
Amazing gifted attorneys and seems good caring people murdered in their own home . Awful shame and loss . May they Rest in Peace JMO

 

[CocoChanel]

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[Yemelyan]

This is very sad. Leslie Ann Jones, in addition to being an accomplished lawyer, comes from a well-known Chicago family. Her mother and father (both now deceased) were influential civil rights activists. <modsnip: no sleuthing family members> Hopefully the family being politically/legally connected means justice will come quickly in this case.