Teen Sentenced to Life for Double Homicide | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

A 16-year-old, Michael Johnson Jr., just received a 33-year-to-life sentence for the fatal shooting of two teens—Corey Prater, 14, and Javonta Morgan, 17—on Miami Chapel Road. The tragedy unfolded in March; both victims died despite emergency efforts. Johnson, then just 14, was captured weeks later by U.S. Marshals in Illinois and has since pleaded guilty to two counts of murder. His sentence means he may be eligible for parole after 30 years—but the loss of these young lives leaves an indelible mark on their families and community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…