Four Years Later, Unsolved Murder of Katie Janness Haunts Atlanta Community and Sparks Calls for Justice

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Four years after the tragic killing of Katie Janness in Piedmont Park on July 28, 2021, her friend Kristy Stupka continues to honor her memory through Janness' music. Janness, who was fatally stabbed alongside her dog Bowie, remains a focal point for calls for improved park safety, though many in the community have since forgotten the details of the case. Atlanta police have stated that the investigation is active and ongoing, with a focus on DNA evidence, but no suspects have been identified, leaving friends and family frustrated over the lack of progress in seeking justice.