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Oscoda mother arrested in death of 3-year-old child

Courtesy: Iosco County Sheriff's Office.

OSCODA TOWNSHIP, Mich. – An Oscoda woman faces life in prison without parole if convicted for the death of her daughter.

Justine Marie Johnson was charged with one count felony murder and one count first degree child abuse.

Police said the body of the three–year–old child was found in a trash bag inside Johnson’s home Friday.

They said the child suffered multiple stab wounds to her torso.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Oscoda Township Police Department at 989-739-9113 or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-773-2587.