Elderly facility security guard killed 90-year-old resident, tried to insert herself into investigation by ‘inquiring about evidence’: Police

A 65-year-old woman in Georgia who worked as a security guard at a senior living apartment complex is accused of killing a 90-year-old resident at the facility, allegedly stabbing him more than 50 times and even trying to insert herself into the murder investigation. Janet Williams was taken into custody last week and charged with one count of felony murder in the September slaying of Chun Ki Kim, authorities announced.

According to a news release from the Atlanta Police Department, officers with APD Zone 2 responded at about 7:48 a.m. on Sept. 25 to a report of a “person down” at the apartment complex in the 700 block of Sidney Marcus Boulevard NE. Once there, first responders said they located a 90-year-old male victim — later identified as Kim — on the floor of his kitchen, suffering from what appeared to be multiple stab wounds. Responding medical personnel pronounced Kim dead on the scene.

The investigation into Kim’s death was taken over by the APD Homicide Unit until Williams was identified as the alleged killer. She was taken into custody on Thursday.

A copy of the arrest warrant obtained by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution provided additional information about the alleged attack.

In the document, police reportedly wrote that Kim was stabbed in the face and midsection between 50 and 60 times. He was last seen entering the building at about 12 p.m. on Sept. 24, 2024, and taking the elevator to the fifth floor.

In a bizarre twist, authorities said Williams quickly attempted to involve herself in their investigation. Initially, the security guard reportedly stayed in the area of Kim’s apartment to observe the detectives at work before inquiring about the nature of the crime. She even managed to get inside another apartment on the fifth floor, where the resident had a Ring doorbell camera that may have recorded footage relevant to the investigation.

“Williams also attempted to gain insight into the investigation by inquiring about evidence the police had collected,” the warrant reportedly states.

An APD spokesperson told the Journal-Constitution on Tuesday that they could not identify a motive for the attack.

“While it was still unclear what her intentions initially were, Williams stabbed Mr. Kim to death,” a warrant for Kim’s arrest reportedly states.

The building reportedly has surveillance cameras, but none were located in areas that would have shown an individual entering or exiting a specific apartment. However, police said that security footage did show Williams at about 3:15 p.m. on Sept. 24, taking the elevator to the building’s fifth floor. She was reportedly wearing her security uniform, glasses, and a face mask while carrying a reusable red grocery bag.

The footage reportedly showed Williams at about 3:21 p.m. getting back on the elevator. She was no longer wearing the glasses or face mask, and there was a new tear in her pants, which appeared to be stained with a blood-like substance. The warrant also stated that Williams looked “stressed” on the footage and seemed to be walking with a limp, per the Journal-Constitution.

Though the only items reported missing from Kim’s apartment were his wallet and a baseball hat, police say Williams may have taken something else from his home.

“The red Xfinity bag she was carrying also appeared to be fuller as if something had been placed inside during that time,” the warrant states. “Williams got off the elevator with a noticeable limp.”

Williams is being held in the Fulton County Jail without bond. She is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 4.

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