Tia Hernlen’s Story — Her Parents’ Brutal Murders and Her Life Now
Tia Hernlen Was Asleep When David Edward Johnson Allegedly Broke into Her Family’s Home and Killed Her Parents. She Woke up After Hearing a Commotion in the House. Tia Called 911 and Calmly Explained the Situation to the Dispatcher, Giving Crucial Information About the Scene and Her Whereabouts. Given Tia’s Composure and Intelligence, the Operator Couldn’t Believe She Was a Five-Year-Old.
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Tia’s Mother, Julie Hernlen, Died at the Scene; Her Father, Aeneas Hernlen, Died While Receiving Treatment
Tia Hernlen Relayed an Ominous Message to the Dispatcher, Donna Choufani, at the Start of Their Conversation. “I Think They’re Dead, ” She Said. “There Is Blood. Well, I Said ‘Mommy’ and ‘Daddy’ and They Didn’t Even Answer. I See a Bullet Lying on the Floor. I Think It’s a Bullet. I Don’t See a Gun but I’m Scared. ”
Julie and Aeneas Had Tried and Failed to Obtain a Restraining Order Against Johnson
A Couple of Months Before Their Murders, Julie and Aeneas Petitioned for a Restraining Order Against Johnson. They Claimed the Alleged Murderer Had Issued Threats Against Them and Driven in Front of Their Residence. Circuit Judge Richard Graham Denied the Petition, Stating ‘No Violence Was Alleged and It Was Hard to Prove Stalking with the Allegations.
Tia Was Raised by Her Extended Family in Central Florida; She Is in Her 20S
Tia Hernlen Moved in with Her Extended Family, Who Accused Authorities of Failing to Protect the Hernlen, in Central Florida. the Community Helped Raise Tia by Creating a Trust Fund for Her. She Adopted a Private Life After the Death of Her Parents and Changed Her Name After Turning 18.
