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Johnson Autopsy, Son Confesses

By Angela Hatton

Hopkinsville, KY – A Christian County man has confessed to murdering his mother. Police initially arrested 33-year-old Michael Johnson Monday after 54-year-old Deborah Johnson was found dead in her home. After lengthy interviews Johnson confessed to killing his mother. Preliminary autopsy results show she was choked to death. Deborah Johnson had taken out an emergency protective order against her son several days prior to the murder. Michael Johnson remains lodged in Christian County Jail without bond.