In the small city of Mountain Home, Idaho, a young Caucasian woman's life was tragically cut short, leaving a community in shock and a family heartbroken. Justice Marie Gump, a 25-year-old female, was discovered deceased on the morning of July 19, 2017. Her body was found inside her SUV, which had crashed into a telephone pole at the entrance of the Meadows Mobile Park.
The initial report to the Elmore County Sheriff's Office came in as a car crash, but the circumstances quickly appeared to be far more sinister.
Upon their arrival at approximately 6:25 a.m., deputies found Gump slumped over in the driver's seat. It soon became evident that her death was not the result of the collision. The investigation swiftly turned into a homicide case as authorities determined she had died from a gunshot wound. The community was left to grapple with the violent end to the life of a woman known for her vibrant spirit and infectious smile. Justice was a beloved mother to her young son, Kale, and worked as a custodian for the Mountain Home School District, where she was known for filling the hallways with her singing and dancing.
Authorities quickly identified a person of interest in connection with Justice's death: 30-year-old Anthony Alan Johnson. Law enforcement launched a search for Johnson, cautioning the public that he should be considered armed and dangerous. The investigation revealed that Gump and Johnson were acquainted, though the exact nature of their relationship was not publicly disclosed. The search for Johnson concluded tragically just a few days later.
On July 21, 2017, Anthony Alan Johnson was found dead in a field near the same mobile home park where Justice's body had been discovered. His death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. With the death of the sole suspect, the case came to a grim conclusion, leaving behind questions and a profound sense of loss for those who knew and loved Justice Marie Gump. Her sudden and violent death left a void in the lives of her family and friends, who remembered her as a big-hearted individual who loved the outdoors and cherished her role as a mother.
