3/28/2025

SAINT GERMAIN — More information has been released in the murder of a St. Germain woman.  56-year-old James Johnson allegedly stabbed one of his sisters to death on the day he moved into their home, according to a criminal complaint.   According to a criminal complaint, the victim's sister called police and said she'd found her sister, 61-year-old Kelly Johnson, 61, lying outside in front of the house. She said she was unresponsive, covered in blood and appeared to have suffered multiple stab wounds, with her feet bound with a yellow extension cord.  Police found large amounts of blood in the living room and kitchen of the home.  The victim's driver’s license, blood-soaked clothes and a woman's purse were found in a nearby dumpster and a knife was found nearby. Johnson telling police he stabbed her about 20 times while she was sleeping.  Johnson is charged with First Degree Intentional Homicide and use of a dangerous weapon. He faces life in prison and is being held on a $1 million bond.  James Johnson is slated for an initial appearance in Vilas County Court on Monday.