Community Gathers to Mark Five Years Since Unsolved Double Homicide in Piedmont Park
Friends and family gathered at Piedmont Park in Atlanta to commemorate the five-year anniversary of the deaths of Katie Janness and her dog, Bowie. Janness was found stabbed more than 50 times, with letters carved into her chest, and her…
Atlanta, GA, July 26, 2026 —
ATLANTA – Five years after the brutal slaying of Katie Janness and her dog, Bowie, in Piedmont Park, friends and family gathered at the park to remember their lives and voice continued concerns about the ongoing investigation.
The anniversary commemoration saw loved ones assemble to honor Janness, who was found stabbed more than 50 times. Her dog, Bowie, was also killed in the attack, which featured disturbing details including letters carved into Janness’s chest.
The case, which has remained unsolved for half a decade, has left many close to Janness frustrated with the lack of progress. Attendees at the gathering expressed their disappointment with the pace of the investigation and reiterated calls for enhanced safety measures within Piedmont Park, a popular public space in Atlanta.
Details surrounding the exact timeline of the events leading up to the discovery of Janness and Bowie were not provided. Similarly, information regarding any specific suspects or leads in the investigation was not disclosed. The nature of the crime and the lack of resolution continue to weigh on the community.
The gathering served as a poignant reminder of the tragedy and a platform for those affected to collectively seek answers and advocate for improvements to park safety. The community hopes that increased attention and continued pressure may bring about a breakthrough in the case.
Story summarized from the original created by Alani Letang on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
