Soldier Gets 23 Years for Machete Murder of Pregnant Wife
Private Dewayne Johnson II received a 23-year prison sentence for the manslaughter of his pregnant wife, Mischa Johnson, and the subsequent obstruction of justice. He admitted to striking his wife with a machete after an argument, dismembering her body, and disposing of the remains. The sentence, the maximum allowed, includes a dishonorable discharge and forfeiture of pay. Johnson’s actions led to the discovery of evidence in his home, ultimately resulting in his conviction.
John Q. Hosedrinker