In the quiet city of Saginaw, Michigan, a story of love and companionship came to a tragic and violent end on November 1, 2019. Larney Kim Johnson, a 63-year-old male, and his beloved wife, Brenda Renee Boyd-Johnson, 59, were found inside their home on South 17th Street, both having been fatally shot. Their deaths were quickly ruled as homicides, sending ripples of shock and grief through their community and family.
Larney, born on March 20, 1956, in Greenville, Mississippi, was known as a hardworking family man with a great sense of humor. He had journeyed to Saginaw with Brenda, the love of his life whom he had met in Mississippi. They married in 1996 and built a life together filled with the joy of children and grandchildren. Brenda, born on July 16, 1960, also in Greenville, was described as a nurturing and spiritual woman who dedicated her life to helping others in her career in healthcare. She was a woman of faith and a central figure in her family.
The Saginaw Police Department's Major Case Unit has been actively investigating the double homicide since that tragic day. Despite their continued efforts and pleas to the public for information, the case has remained unsolved. To date, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in the shooting deaths of Larney and Brenda Johnson. The investigation into their murders remains open as authorities continue to seek the piece of information that will bring justice for a couple remembered for their love and kindness.
