Westside murder suspect claims neighbor put 'voodoo' on him, according to arrest report

Jacksonville, FL — A day after the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced an arrest in the murder of a Westside grandmother, the suspect's arrest report is revealing new disturbing details.

According to 24-year-old Darnell Johnson's arrest report, a family member cited concerns about his behavior around the same time as Shirley Blakely's death. 

The report says the individual had called police about Johnson and was attempting to have him 'Baker Acted', but Johnson left before that could happen. She told police that he had been pacing the floor, talking about the neighbor putting 'Voodoo' on him, just prior to him leaving.

The individual told police she then went driving around looking for Johnson. The report says he was eventually found behind Blakely’s residence.

Johnson has denied any involvement in Blakely's death, according to the report.