15-y-o charged with murder of Clarendon woman

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 64-year-old domestic helper Hyacinth Rose Johnson, whose body was found behind her home in Union district, near Frankfield, Clarendon, in July.

The teenager, who police identify as Johnson’s neighbour, was arrested over the weekend and interviewed by detectives on Monday.

Police said the teen reportedly confessed to killing Johnson during the interview and was subsequently charged with murder. His court date is being finalised.

Johnson’s body was discovered by residents about 7 a.m. on July 1 after concerns grew when she failed to turn up for a prayer meeting.

Residents later checked her home and found her lying face down behind the house.

Police said she had suffered stab wounds to the chest.

Investigators believe Johnson was fatally stabbed at the teenager’s home before her body was allegedly taken to the rear of her own house.

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