Mischa Johnson, a 19-year-old woman who was six months pregnant, disappeared on the evening of July 31 from her home at Schofield Army Barracks in O'ahu, Hawaii. The next day, she was reported missing, and now, her husband, Private First Class Dewayne Arthur Johnson II, a U.S. Army soldier, has been placed in military custody in connection with her disappearance, according to authorities.
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The 25th Infantry Division provided an update on August 20, stating, “An individual has been placed into military custody in the Mischa Johnson missing person case.” The statement confirmed that Mischa’s husband, Dewayne Johnson, is currently in military pretrial confinement in Hawaii. However, it remains unclear whether he has been officially charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice or if he has obtained legal representation.
The Army Criminal Investigation Division is actively searching for Mischa and has offered a $10,000 reward for any information leading to her discovery.
Mischa is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, and of Filipino descent. She also has a distinctive large dragon tattoo on her back.
25th Infantry Division posted an update on Facebook
As an update, an individual has been placed into military custody in the Mischa Johnson missing person case. Mischa Johnson’s husband, Private First Class Dewayne Arthur Johnson II, is currently in military pretrial confinement in Hawaii.
PFC Johnson, from Frederick, Maryland, enlisted in the United States Army and attended one station unit training at Fort Moore, Georgia in November 2022. He was assigned to 25th Infantry Division in June of 2023 and serves as a Cavalry Scout (MOS 19D). Our efforts remain focused on locating Mischa, support to her family, and the safety and security of all personnel at US Army Hawaii installations. This is a current and ongoing investigation and no further information is available at this time. We encourage anyone who may have information regarding Mischa Johnson to contact CID. Thank you
Dewayne Johnson, originally from Frederick, Maryland, joined the U.S. Army in November 2022, attending One Station Unit Training at Fort Moore, Georgia. He was later assigned to the 25th Infantry Division in June 2023, serving as a Cavalry Scout.
The 25th Infantry Division emphasized that their efforts are focused on locating Mischa, supporting her family, and ensuring the safety of all personnel at U.S. Army installations in Hawaii.
They stated, “This is a current and ongoing investigation and no further information is available at this time.” The division also encouraged anyone with information regarding Mischa's whereabouts to contact the Pacific Field Office at 808-208-0059.