Woman Killed In Atlanta Park Was Stabbed More Than 50 Times, Autopsy Shows

A 40-year-old Georgia woman killed while walking her dog in an Atlanta park several months ago was stabbed more than 50 times and died from injuries to her upper body and torso, according to the autopsy report.

Katherine "Katie" Janness, 40, and her dog Bowie were both found dead in Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 28, along with her slain dog, Bowie, in what police described as a "gruesome" scene.

Janness had more than 50 wounds on her face, neck, chest, back, arms and hands, ABC News reported, citing the Fulton County medical examiner's report.

"It is my opinion that Katherine Janness died due to sharp force injuries of her face, neck, and torso that caused injuries of major blood vessels and internal organs," Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Karen Sullivan stated in the report, dated Nov. 10. "The manner of Ms. Janness' death is classified as a homicide."

According to the medical examiner, at least 15 of the wounds were on Janness' face, and over a dozen were on her lower back. The autopsy report also showed that the letters "F," "A" and "T" had been etched onto the victim’s chest.

Janness also suffered from blunt force injuries.

Janness’ partner, Emma Clark, said the victim went to walk their dog after dinner but never returned home, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Worried, she tracked Janness’ phone's location to the park, where she made the gruesome discovery.

Following the release of the medical examiner’s report, Emma Clark's father, Terrell Clark, released a statement on behalf of the family, urging the Atlanta Police Department and the FBI to ramp up efforts to find Janness' killer.

"The report is extremely heartbreaking to read and know the exact nature of what Katie endured in her final moments on this Earth. Whoever is responsible is very disturbed and remains a danger to everyone's safety. Please be vigilant and aware of your surroundings for we would hate for any family to be put through this nightmare," read the statement obtained by WSB.

Atlanta police and the FBI continue to investigate Janness' murder. So far, no arrests have been made, and no names or images of a potential suspect have been released.

A $10,000 reward is being offered for any information that can help lead to an arrest.

Anyone with information can contact the Atlanta Police Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 or online.