DNA identified in Josiah Lawson case

Arcata, Ca., (KIEM) A Facebook post by Charmaine Lawson, mother of former Humboldt State University student Josiah Lawson, who was murdered back in April of 2017 at a party in Arcata.

In the post, Lawson shared that DNA from her son’s stabbing the has been identified.

Tuesday morning, Lawson posted, “The department of justice [has] identified my son’s DNA on the knife, that was used to stab him to death. They have also identified my son’s murderer on the knife, yet the case is still being reviewed. Where is the justice?”

Lawson continued,“I will not stop fighting for you my son, I promise you we will get justice. #justicefordj”

A vigil for David Josiah Lawson will be held January 15 at Arcata City Hall.