On April 8th, 2024 — the day of a rare solar eclipse — Los Angeles was rocked by a chain of events that defied belief.
Danielle Johnson, known online as astrology influencer Danielle Ayoka, spiraled into a morning of shocking violence that left three people dead, including her infant daughter, and one child fighting to recover.
In this episode of Rogue Darkness, we uncover the verified facts of that day: the disturbing social media posts that preceded the tragedy, the timeline of events from Woodland Hills to the 405 Freeway, and the aftermath that left a community searching for answers.
This is not just the story of a true crime — it’s a stark reminder of how quickly reality can unravel.
⚠️Listener discretion advised.
📚SOURCES:
“Mother Accused of Killing Partner, Throwing Kids from Car before Fatal Crash.” AP News, 9 Apr. 2024,
https://apnews.com/article/dan.... Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
Fry, Hannah. “Woodland Hills Woman Killed Partner, Threw Daughters from Car before Fatal Crash, Police Say.” Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024,
https://www.latimes.com/califo.... Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
“New Details Emerge in Eclipse Day Tragedy Involving Astrology Influencer.” ABC7 Los Angeles, 9 Apr. 2024,
https://abc7.com/danielle-john.... Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
Martinez, Lizbeth. “Danielle Johnson’s Death Ruled Accidental after Murder of Partner, Infant Daughter.” People, 5 July 2024,
https://people.com/danielle-jo.... Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
“Brazilian Suspect ‘Killed in the Name of God.’” BBC News, 13 Jan. 2011,
www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-a.... Accessed 10 Aug. 2025. (Only if you referenced ritual crimes comparison; otherwise omit.)
ABC 7 News:
https://youtube.com/shorts/0sn... NBCLA:
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