On Thursday at approximately 12:41 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence at 1410 N 80 E in American Fork following reports of a shooting. According to American Fork authorities Chief Cameron Paul, the authorities found a couple, later identified as Olin and Kerilyn Johnson, with gunshot wounds to their torsos. They were pronounced dead on the scene. A relative discovered the bodies and informed the authorities. “We’re going to require the help of the medical examiner’s office to try and understand exactly what happened,” according to Chief Paul.
American Fork Couple Found Dead Identified
Olin Johnson and his wife, Kerilyn Johnson, were identified as the suspects in this domestic shooting. According to reports, Olin Johnson shot and killed his wife, Kerilyn, before committing suicide. A weapon was discovered at the scene. The Johnsons were loving parents of six children, adding to the community’s grief.
Who Was Kerilyn Johnson?
Kerilyn Johnson was a well-known American Fork native who excelled as a singer and performer. She owned Kerilyn Johnson Vocal Studio and had a significant impact on the local arts community. Kerilyn earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music and Dance Theater from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 1994. She was a part of the Young Ambassadors at BYU and performed in the United States and Russia, as well as the Baltic States. She appeared in mainstage shows such as The Wiz and Guys and Dolls, as well as Promised Valley Playhouse performances including Celebrating The Light, Christmas In The Air, and Tapestry.
Who Was Olin Johnson?
Olin Johnson was Kerilyn’s husband and the father of her six children. He was the founder and president of Simtek Modular, a company in the construction and modular building industries. Olin graduated from Fairborn High School and later attended Brigham Young University. He also attended Orem High School and is originally from Fairborn, Ohio. Olin was known as a devoted family guy and a successful businessman, thus his involvement in this tragic event surprised everyone who knew him.
Police Investigations
The murder-suicide investigation is still ongoing, with law enforcement officers working hard to determine what caused Olin and Kerilyn Johnson’s deaths. The American Fork Police Department, along with the medical examiner’s office, is conducting a thorough investigation to establish the exact events and motivations behind the incident. Chief Cameron Paul addressed the importance of the medical examiner’s role in determining the exact sequence of events. The involvement of the relative who discovered the bodies complicates the inquiry, as authorities investigate family dynamics and any potential warning flags that may have gone unnoticed. There have been no other details disclosed concerning the nature of the domestic conflict or the couple’s prior history of domestic violence.
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