A twin was charged with his brother’s death after his body was discovered in their Laurel County home.
Investigators say that the body of 30-year-old Anthony Johnson was discovered inside his home on Robinson Creek Road.
Neighbors tell LEX 18 that Anthony Johnson lived in this home with his twin brother and one other person. They say he moved there less than a year ago and for the most part kept to himself.
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Friends say he was a father of two and was well-liked in this area.
Anthony Johnson’s body was discovered by his twin brother, Antonio Johnson, in a back bedroom around 4:00 Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities.
His brother called 911.
On Wednesday, Antonio was charged with Murder-Domestic Violence in Anthony’s death.
Deputies say Johnson had severe head injuries and that there didn’t seem to be any forced entry to the home. Autopsy reports say the death was a homicide.
According to the arrest citation. Antonio denied murdering his brother and insists that Anthony hit himself repeatedly in the head with a hammer, which police say is the murder weapon.
Antonio is in the Laurel County Detention Center.
Deputies say the area is normally peaceful.
The Sheriff’ Office says the investigation is ongoing.
