Criminal justice reform advocate charged with murder after body parts found in Bronx apartment

A 48-year-old man has been arrested after police say body parts were found inside a Bronx apartment on Tuesday night.

Sheldon Johnson is charged with murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon. Police say he is an ex-convict who works as a criminal justice reform advocate.

Authorities were called to 979 Summit Avenue in the Highbridge section at around 8:25 p.m. for a wellness check of an occupant in Apartment 6G.

A torso and arms were found inside the apartment.

Detectives obtained a search warrant Wednesday night and found the victim’s legs, arms and head in a freezer.

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