James Johnson says he can’t believe one of his closest childhood friends is now a person of interest in a Knox County double murder.
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And a statewide warrant was issued this morning for his arrest for grand theft of the vehicle, but not for the slayings.
Deputies were dispatched after Stelk’s daughter entered the home and called 911 to report her mother had been assaulted and was possibly dead.
Upon arrival, officers found the bodies of 50-year-old Sandra Stelk and Jaime Barber, 23.
Prosecutors have filed a criminal complaint against Bonham alleging he stole a black Dodge Charger from the home, Knox County prosecutor Chip McConville told 48 Hours’ Crimesider. The vehicle was located Wednesday night on the east side of Columbus, according to Shaffer’s press release.
However, officials reportedly believe Bonham has switched to a red Ford Mustang with Michigan plates DGW6620.
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Autopsies were really booked expected on Sandra Stelk and Barber on Thursday in Licking County. The alert means doors will be locked, as they usually are, and students stay inside during recess. Bonham is considered unsafe and should not be approached.
