Archive · 12 Jun 2025
North Dakota Couple Arrested in Death of Foster Child
A couple in North Dakota is in big trouble because they hurt their 3-year-old foster daughter very badly, and she died.
They are accused of hitting her with their fists, kicking her, pulling her hair, and other things when they got mad at her for eating slowly or crying.
The other kids in the house said the foster mother was very mean.
The couple tried to say the girl got hurt by accident, but videos and the other kids told the truth.
Now, they are being charged with serious crimes, like murder, and will have to go to court.
A couple in North Dakota has been arrested for allegedly beating their 3-year-old foster daughter to death.
The couple, Jamie and Raymond Johnson, are accused of using physical violence to punish the child.
The child was reportedly punished for behaviors like crying and taking too long to chew food.
Home security footage and other foster children's statements contradict the couple's claims of accidental injury.
The Johnsons are facing murder, child abuse, and domestic violence charges, with a preliminary hearing set for July 24.
- Who
- Jamie and Raymond Johnson are accused of murdering their foster child.
- What
- A 3-year-old foster child died due to alleged abuse.
- When
- The abuse occurred over several months, and the couple was arrested recently.
- Where
- North Dakota, USA
- Why
- The couple allegedly abused the child due to frustration with her behavior.
Prosecutors
The Accused
Intent vs. Accident
Prosecutors
The couple intentionally harmed the child.
The Accused
The couple has not commented and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- Accused
- Jamie Johnson (44) and Raymond Johnson (62)
- Victim
- 3-year-old foster child
- Location
- North Dakota
- Charges
- Murder, child abuse, domestic violence
- Hearing Date
- July 24 (preliminary)