Boy Found in Attic: Mum’s Girlfriend Charged with Murder
- johnna Lowe, 34, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 15 years for the murder of 8-year-old Martonio Wilder.The tragic case unfolded...
- Martonio's mother, Lashanda wilder, initially reported her son missing, claiming she last saw him the previous night. A search involving police dogs and a helicopter led to the...
- The Franklin County prosecuting attorney revealed that an autopsy determined Martonio's cause of death was asphyxia due to neck compression.
Johnna Lowe received a life sentence for the murder of 8-year-old Martonio wilder, whose body was found in the attic of his Ohio home. This grim discovery followed a missing person report filed by the boy’s mother, Lashanda Wilder, who now faces charges in connection with the case. Police found Martonio’s body in a rubbish bag, and the autopsy revealed asphyxia as the cause of death, along with evidence of prior abuse, including severe malnourishment.News Directory 3 reports on the chilling details, including how Lowe and Wilder turned themselves in. With Lowe sentenced, all eyes are on Lashanda Wilder’s upcoming court date as the community seeks justice for Martonio. Discover what’s next in this developing story.
Ohio Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Martonio Wilder Murder
Updated June 7, 2025
johnna Lowe, 34, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 15 years for the murder of 8-year-old Martonio Wilder.The tragic case unfolded after Columbus, Ohio, police discovered the boy’s body in the attic of his home on Olmstead Avenue on June 28, 2024.
Martonio’s mother, Lashanda wilder, initially reported her son missing, claiming she last saw him the previous night. A search involving police dogs and a helicopter led to the grim discovery of Martonio’s body concealed in a rubbish bag.
The Franklin County prosecuting attorney revealed that an autopsy determined Martonio’s cause of death was asphyxia due to neck compression. The autopsy also uncovered evidence of prior abuse, including blunt force trauma, malnourishment, and dehydration. The child weighed only 35 pounds.
Lowe and Wilder turned themselves in to authorities on June 29, 2024. Lowe faced charges including murder, endangering children, felonious assault, tampering with evidence, and abuse of a corpse. She pleaded guilty to murder and gross abuse of a corpse.
Lashanda Wilder, 33, also faces multiple charges in connection with her son’s death. She has pleaded not guilty, and her next court appearance is scheduled for July 15.
Rachelle Knight, Martonio’s aunt, described him as a shining child who only wanted to be loved.
The judge followed the prosecution’s recommendation, handing down the maximum sentence to Lowe. The 12-month sentence for gross abuse of a corpse will run concurrently with the life sentence for murder.
What’s next
Lashanda Wilder’s case is ongoing, and the community awaits further developments as the legal proceedings continue.