Columbus Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Role in Death of 8-Year-Old Boy
Columbus, Ohio – A tragic Columbus case has reached a milestone in court. Johnna Lowe, the girlfriend of LaShanda Wilder, has been sentenced to life in prison for her involvement in the 2024 death of 8-year-old Martonio Wilder. The sentencing took place at the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, where Lowe pleaded guilty to one count of murder and one count of abuse of a corpse.
Originally facing additional charges of endangering children, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence, those charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
The investigation began when Wilder reported her son missing. Police later discovered Martonio’s body concealed in the attic of their Columbus home. The Franklin County Coroner determined the cause of death to be abuse and malnutrition.
Lowe and Wilder turned themselves in the following day. Lowe has been sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after 15 years and received 342 days of jail-time credit. Wilder is scheduled to appear in court on July 15.
This heartbreaking case has gripped Columbus and continues to raise awareness about child abuse and community safety.
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