Before the Flames: Gladys Johnson-Ball

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: On January 5, 2026, first responders were called to a home near North 26th Street in Milwaukee after reports of a fire and a possible weapon. Inside, 22-year-old Gladys Johnson-Ball was found unresponsive and later pronounced deceased. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide caused by asphyxia and confirmed that she was pregnant at the time.Court records show a 21-year-old man was arrested and initially charged with arson and reckless endangerment. An amended complaint later added first-degree reckless homicide and a separate count related to Gladys’s unborn child. All charges are allegations, and the case remains before the courts.

Anyone with information related to this case, contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-933-4444.

Link to the Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gladys-johnsons-funeral-family?utm_campaign=unknown&utm_medium=undefined&utm_source=undefined

This is the story of Gladys Johnson-Ball.

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