Jury Deliberates in Derek Johnson Double Homicide | Savannah News

Derek Johnson’s double homicide trial just wrapped up with closing arguments — now it’s up to the jury to decide his fate. The defense painted a damning picture of Johnson’s ex-wife, Lakia, suggesting she’s either the shooter or an accomplice, citing her initial lies and later revelations under threat. They also cast doubt on surveillance footage and pointed to Johnson’s own son — Collins’ boyfriend — as having more motive. But prosecutors fired back, defending Lakia’s testimony as born of fear for her life and children’s, and highlighted key evidence: hydrogen peroxide bought after the killings, Johnson’s flight to Florida, and his eventual arrest. The judge has now instructed the jury — the verdict is coming soon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0869db6546126fc4