In the summer of 2024, 19-year-old Mischa Mabeline Kaalohilani Johnson was living in Hawaii with her husband, Private First Class Dewayne Arthur Johnson II, on the Schofield Barracks Army installation. She was six months pregnant and, by all accounts, eagerly anticipating the birth of her child. Her family described her as a loving wife who was inseparable from her husband.
The couple was preparing for a new chapter in their lives as they awaited the arrival of their baby, whom Mischa had already decided to name Armani Kitana. This picture of domestic happiness was shattered when Mischa was reported missing, sparking a case that would unravel a dark and tragic secret.
The official report of Mischa's disappearance was filed on August 1, 2024, by her husband. He told investigators from the Department of the Army – Criminal Investigation Division that he had last seen his wife on the evening of July 31, and when he awoke the next morning, she was gone. The Army CID launched an investigation, working alongside local law enforcement to find the missing expectant mother. As days turned into weeks with no sign of Mischa, concern grew. A reward of up to $10,000 was offered for information that could lead to her location. Investigators began focusing on a timeline between July 12th and August 1st, urging the public to come forward with any details, no matter how small. During this period, Mischa's family had received text messages from her phone, but they did not believe she was the one who sent them.
Suspicion soon fell upon Mischa's husband, Dewayne Johnson. He was taken into military custody in August 2024, and though he had initially participated in community searches, his cooperation with investigators became limited. The investigation uncovered forensic evidence, including blood and DNA, within the couple's home and in Dewayne's car. This discovery led authorities and Mischa's family to the heartbreaking conclusion that she was likely no longer alive. On August 27, 2024, Dewayne Johnson was charged with her murder. The case concluded in June 2025, when he pleaded guilty in a military court to voluntary manslaughter, obstruction of justice, and providing false statements. He confessed to killing Mischa during a heated argument on July 12, 2024, striking her in the head with a machete. In a horrifying admission, he detailed how he then dismembered her body and that of their unborn child with a chainsaw and disposed of their remains in a dumpster on the base. As a result of a plea agreement, Dewayne Johnson was sentenced to 23 years in prison. The case that began as a missing person investigation tragically ended with a murder conviction, though Mischa's body has never been recovered.Last Seen: Jul 31, 2024
