Army accuses soldiers of killing pregnant woman

The Army has filed murder charges against a Hawaii-based Cavalry Scout soldier whose pregnant wife disappeared this summer, according to the Army.

The Office of Special Trial Counsel, a branch of the military that prosecutes serious crimes, charged Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson II on Tuesday in the murder of Mischa Mabeline Kaalohilani Johnson. She was last seen on July 31 at her home at Schofield Barracks, home of the 25th Infantry Division.

Johnson, who was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, was also charged with the killing of Mischa Johnson's unborn child.

Johnson was initially charged on August 27 with making false official statements, obstruction of justice and producing and distributing child pornography. However, this is the first time he has been charged with his wife's murder.

It is also the first time the Army has acknowledged the likelihood of Mischa Johnson's death, a spokesman for the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel confirmed.

Johnson has been in custody since August 19, waiting its preliminary hearing, known as the Article 32 hearing, which determines whether there is enough evidence to proceed with the case.

Mischa Johnson's body has still not been found and the case is still under investigation. She is 1.70 m tall, weighs about 75 kg, is six months pregnant and is of Filipino descent. She has a large dragon tattoo on her back.

According to Honolulu police, she was known to frequent the Ewa Villages and Waikiki areas.

The Army Office of Special Trial Counsel asks anyone with information to contact the Army CID Pacific Field Office at (808) 208-0559 or go to cid.army.mil/tips.