Family and friends undeterred in search for Mischa Johnson

WAHIAWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — It’s been nearly 2 months since Mischa Johnson was last seen, but that hasn’t deterred family and friends from continuing to search for any signs of her.

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A quick prayer was said before heading out for the safety of the search party and hopes of finding any signs of the 19-year-old Mischa Johnson.

“We’re just gonna see if we find anything because there’s no evidence recovered as far as a body or anything like that,” said Mika Paresa, search party organizer. “But the fact that his car was allegedly seen in this area, that’s why we’re focusing here.”

Family and friends believe Misha Johnson’s husband, 23-year-old Dewayne Johnson’s red Mustang was seen in the Wahiawa area after Mischa was last seen in July.

The area is the undeveloped land right before the Dole Plantation if you’re headed to the North Shore. Search parties are dealing with uneven paths, thick brush and tall grass.

“You have to go in to, to actually see,” said Paresa. “It’s not visible by just looking in.”

The group of about 30 people searched the area for hours. There have been several other searches before, both here and on Schofield, but this one was the first to combine both locals and military wives.

“The support we’ve been getting for the searches have been amazing because it felt like it was local searching, and then military wives, but now it’s like a cohesive effort to do the search and have justice for Mischa,” said Paresa.

“How can you not feel touched to come and search,” said Jasmine Kawai-Aweau. “For us, it’s just like you know when one person needs help, we all gotta come together and help.”

Army CID said it did not want to interfere with the search, since it was organized by the public. Special agents said Dewayne Johnson remains in custody and the case is still under investigation.

“We’re gonna search as long as the family wants us to search,” said Paresa. “That’s really the bottom line. We’re going according to their wishes and their wants so we’re here to support the family. That’s what we’re here for.”