The abuser managed for years to keep the woman isolated from family and friends, and even the authorities had no knowledge of her captivity. She had no access to a phone or the internet
His name, James Earl Johnson, has recently been filling crime reports across major media outlets in the United States.
He gained unwanted notoriety after it was discovered that he had kept his 46-year-old wife with a disability locked inside their home in Clear Lake, in the U.S. state of Texas, for five years.
The motives behind this shocking case of domestic violence remain unknown, as does the identity of the victim, who is only known to have a severe disability.
During all that time, Johnson managed to isolate her from relatives and friends, and authorities were unaware of her situation. She had no access to a phone or the internet.
Police revealed that the woman was physically abused and severely malnourished. He allegedly gave her only one egg a day and a modest dinner. In addition, he failed to provide the necessary medical care required for her disability.
Johnson ultimately sealed his own fate. Two weeks ago, he briefly left his phone on a bedside table in the room where the woman was locked. She quickly used the opportunity to call the police. During the call, Johnson entered the room, slapped her, and ended the call, but the police had enough time to trace the location.
He was arrested the same day and charged with injuring and abusing a person with a disability. He was later released on $100,000 bail, but only temporarily, as he is expected to face a long prison sentence after trial.
Johnson had purchased a five-bedroom house worth one million dollars, where he had lived with his wife for at least six years, appearing to lead a normal life. Meanwhile, the woman remains in hospital, undergoing rehabilitation after her ‘peaceful’ married life.
