The tragic incident involving Danielle Cherakiyah Johnson, who fatally stabbed her partner and threw her two children onto a highway, has shocked many. Johnson, described as an astrology influencer and recording artist, posted on X about the impending solar eclipse days before the violence erupted. However, authorities have clarified that they do not view the eclipse as a direct cause of the slayings.
Johnson and her partner had an argument at their apartment, which escalated into violence. After stabbing her partner, Johnson fled with her children in a Porsche Cayenne and threw them out of the moving vehicle on the highway, resulting in the death of her infant daughter and injuries to her older daughter, who witnessed the stabbing.
Following the tragic events, Johnson drove to Redondo Beach, where she crashed into a tree at high speed, raising suspicions of a possible suicide attempt. Her social media posts, which included cryptic messages about the apocalypse and astrological predictions, have drawn attention. However, authorities emphasize that they cannot attribute her actions solely to these posts.
Despite Johnson's internet presence and online following, neighbours described her as standoffish, and there were no prior calls to police regarding domestic violence at her apartment. Detectives discovered candles and cards inside the apartment, possibly related to astrology or spirituality, but their significance remains unclear.
The solar eclipse, while sparking fears and speculation about the apocalypse among some individuals, did not lead to violence in most cases. Authorities caution against drawing direct connections between the eclipse and Johnson's actions, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive investigation to determine the motives behind the tragic incident.
