COUMBUS, Ohio-Family of Martonio Wilder Demanding Answers After 8-Year-Old’s Body is Discovered in Mother’s AtticRachelle Knight received a distressing call from her niece, LaShanda Wilder, stating that her 8-year-old son, Martonio, had gone missing. Despite a search involving Columbus police using drones and a helicopter, Martonio’s body was tragically discovered in LaShanda’s attic, concealed in a trash bag and sleeping bag cover. LaShanda fled with her girlfriend, Johnna Lowe, upon learning that investigators planned to use a cadaver dog during the search. Both women later surrendered to police and now face charges—LaShanda with murder and both with obstruction of justice.
The family seeks justice for Martonio’s death, questioning how such a young child could meet such a tragic end. Authorities have yet to disclose the specifics of Martonio’s death as investigations continue.
