Jury finds Polk County man guilty of murder in shooting death of his wife

BOLIVAR, Mo. (KY3) - A jury found a Polk County man guilty in the shooting death of his wife.

The jury convicted Lucky J. Johnson, of Halfway, on charges of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Darrianna Johnson. He faces sentencing in January.

The incident happened in May of 2022. Investigators say Johnson called 911, claiming his wife shot herself in bed on the night of May 17. Investigators say Johnson called a friend, with whom he claimed he and his wife had a relationship, before calling 911.

Detectives found Johnson’s body lying near the center of the bed with her face up on top of a comforter. They found a 12-gauge pump shotgun parallel with her body, pointing at her head. She had been shot in her right cheek and jaw area. Detectives say the angle of the