A Mother’s Voice, A Son’s Legacy: Honoring Timothy Johnson

Some stories ask us to slow down and listen.

In this powerful episode, we sit with Melissa Johnson, a mother speaking from a place no one chooses—life after the loss of her son, Timothy Johnson, who was killed during an encounter with the Fairfax County Police Department in February 2023 outside Tysons Corner Center.

This conversation moves beyond headlines and footage. Melissa shares who Timothy was—her son, a father, a man with a life and future that mattered. She speaks candidly about grief, the search for accountability, and the emotional weight of navigating a justice system that often feels distant from the families it impacts most.

At its core, this episode is about love that endures and a mother’s determination to ensure her son is remembered as more than a moment in the news. It is an invitation to listen, to hold space, and to reckon with the human cost behind stories we too often scroll past.

We say Timothy’s name.
We honor his life.
And we continue the conversation.