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Louisiana man accused of murdering woman during broadcast on Facebook Live

The murder was a 'very gruesome, very evil act,' police say

Earl Lee Johnson

Earl Lee Johnson Jr. was arrested for murder. (Baton Rouge Police Department)

April 20, 2022
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BATON ROUGE, La. – The Baton Rouge Police Department says a homicide suspect choked, beat, and stabbed a woman to death in a murder broadcast on Facebook Live, according to reports.

Baton Rouge Police identified the suspect as 35-year-old Earl Lee Johnson Jr. He faces a count of first-degree murder for reportedly killing 34-year-old Janice David.

Law enforcement authorities said they learned of the homicide after already arresting Johnson for auto theft, Law&Crime reported.

State police told the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office of a Facebook Live video in which a man stabbed a woman. As a result, deputies located the vehicle in question.

David was discovered deceased in the automobile at 3636 South Sherwood Forest Boulevard around 9:52 p.m. Monday night, Baton Rouge Police Department said in a press release.

“Baton Rouge Police Officers arrested EARL LEE JOHNSON JR, 35, 12615 BRITIAN DR yesterday evening around 5:25pm prior to being aware of his involvement in David’s murder,” police said in the press statement.

Prior to discovering the homicide, Johnson was arrested for stealing a vehicle, authorities said. Charges not only included theft of a motor vehicle, but aggravated flight from an officer as well.

According to police spokesman Lt. L’Jean McKneely, a resident reported their vehicle stolen prior 5 p.m. on Monday. Officers spotted the automobile and Johnson led police on a short chase before he was captured.

McKneely said investigators believe Johnson and David engaged in heavy drug use over several days prior to the murder. He cited evidence, which included Johnson speaking to police, The New Orleans Advocate reported.

A witness to the violent attack on Facebook Live reported it to Facebook administration, McKneely said. The company passed the information on to the Louisiana State Police.

McKneely referred to the murder as a “very gruesome, very evil act” in which Johnson reportedly choked, beat, and stabbed David.

Afterward, the suspect attempted to burn the evidence by setting the car on fire, according to the lieutenant.

Police said the autopsy is pending.


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