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Miami Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Allegedly Setting Tinder Date on Fire
2023-12-11
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Destiny Lenai Johnson, a 25-year-old woman from Miami, is facing serious felony charges, including attempted murder, after an incident involving her Tinder date. The shocking incident occurred outside a hotel in Kendall, Florida, leading to Johnson's arrest.
According to Miami-Dade County records reviewed by PEOPLE, Johnson was arrested on November 25 and charged with attempted murder, first-degree arson, and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm. Johnson pleaded not guilty to these charges, and she is currently being held without bail at the Miami-Dade County’s Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
The arrest report, as reported by local sources, including The Miami-Herald, local NBC6, and WSVN, provides a disturbing account of the incident. Johnson and her alleged victim had arranged to meet at a Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel. However, things took a terrifying turn when Johnson, seemingly irate, approached her date's car carrying a one-gallon jug of liquid.
According to the arrest report, Johnson asked her date for money to repair her car but then began yelling, claiming that someone was after her. She allegedly proceeded to pour gasoline into the passenger side of her date's SUV and ignited it with a lighter. As a result, both Johnson and the victim caught fire.
Johnson reportedly fled the scene, while the victim sought help at the hotel's front desk. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for burns, as detailed in the arrest report.
Following the incident, police reportedly found Johnson in a state of undress, discussing having blown up a car. She, too, was taken to a local hospital for treatment of her burns.
Miami-Dade court records indicate that Johnson's next court appearance is scheduled for December 18. At this time, a Miami-Dade public information officer has not responded to requests for comment on the case.
This disturbing case highlights the dangers of online dating and serves as a reminder to exercise caution when meeting individuals from dating apps. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details may emerge as the legal proceedings continue.
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According to Miami-Dade County records reviewed by PEOPLE, Johnson was arrested on November 25 and charged with attempted murder, first-degree arson, and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm. Johnson pleaded not guilty to these charges, and she is currently being held without bail at the Miami-Dade County’s Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
The arrest report, as reported by local sources, including The Miami-Herald, local NBC6, and WSVN, provides a disturbing account of the incident. Johnson and her alleged victim had arranged to meet at a Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel. However, things took a terrifying turn when Johnson, seemingly irate, approached her date's car carrying a one-gallon jug of liquid.
According to the arrest report, Johnson asked her date for money to repair her car but then began yelling, claiming that someone was after her. She allegedly proceeded to pour gasoline into the passenger side of her date's SUV and ignited it with a lighter. As a result, both Johnson and the victim caught fire.
Johnson reportedly fled the scene, while the victim sought help at the hotel's front desk. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for burns, as detailed in the arrest report.
Following the incident, police reportedly found Johnson in a state of undress, discussing having blown up a car. She, too, was taken to a local hospital for treatment of her burns.
Miami-Dade court records indicate that Johnson's next court appearance is scheduled for December 18. At this time, a Miami-Dade public information officer has not responded to requests for comment on the case.
This disturbing case highlights the dangers of online dating and serves as a reminder to exercise caution when meeting individuals from dating apps. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details may emerge as the legal proceedings continue.
Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj
Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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