Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 17, 2026 —

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – A jury is slated to commence deliberations on Monday concerning the murder charges leveled against Carlos Johnson, Jr. The proceedings are taking place in Newport News, Virginia.

Johnson is accused in connection with the deaths of his daughter and the mother of the child. Both victims disappeared in April 2017. Their remains have not been located.

The trial has focused on the circumstances surrounding their disappearance and the evidence presented by the prosecution linking Johnson to their alleged murders. Details regarding the specific evidence or testimonies presented during the trial were not provided in the summary.

The commencement of jury deliberations marks a significant stage in the legal process, as jurors will now review the evidence and testimony to reach a verdict on the charges against Mr. Johnson. The timeline for the deliberations was not specified. The court’s decision on the case is anticipated following the jury’s conclusion.

The specific date of the initial disappearance, April 2017, has been noted as the timeframe when the daughter and the child’s mother were last known to be present before they vanished.



Story summarized from the original created by Chris Horne on www.wavy.com, see more information here.

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