A newly released autopsy report says an Atlanta woman who was attacked while walking her dog was stabbed at least 50 times in the face, neck and torso and had the word “fat”It was carved into her chest.
Katherine Janness was killed in July, along with her dog, Bowie, in Piedmont Park, not far from her home, police said. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s report was publicly released Friday.
“It is my opinion that Katherine Janness died due to sharp force injuries of her face, neck, and torso that caused injuries of major blood vessels and internal organs,” Dr. Karen E. Sullivan wrote. “The manner of Ms. Janness’ death is classified as a homicide.”
According to authorities, there have been no arrests and no suspects were identified by police.
Janness’s body and Janness’ dog were discovered in the park early in the morning on July 28. Emma Clark, Janness’ partner, discovered the grisly fact after the couple failed to return from their walk.
Clark used a smartphone app to track Janness. The Atlanta Journal-Constitutionreported.
The boyfriend of the victim’s girlfriend stated that he had reviewed the autopsy findings.
“What I found so heartbreaking and disturbing is to know what the final moments of her life was after reading that,”Joe Clark told 11Alive. “It’s undoubtedly a very angry, disturbed person. It’s the only thing I can think of to do so much damage to someone.”
“I don’t see how one person could have inflicted that much damage on someone,”He stated.
Clark claimed that his daughter Emma has been targeted online by posters claiming she was involved in the murders. “Emma is the new victim,”He told the station.