Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Douglas Janis death by force case profile photo

Douglas Michael Janis

Case from Milam, TX dated Dec 13, 2020

Victim Details

Douglas Michael Janis

Male

White / Caucasian

Milam

TX

2020-12-13

64

Douglas

Michael Janis

06/22/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Douglas Michael Janis, a 64-year-old white male, was found dead on his houseboat in Toledo Bend Lake on the Texas-Louisiana border on December 13, 2020. Initially, his death was thought to be an accident caused by a propane leak, but an autopsy revealed two bullets in the back of his head, indicating he was murdered. Doug Janis was a well-known commercial catfisherman who loved fishing and the lake life. His much younger estranged wife, April Mae Janis, became the prime suspect after a witness c ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Douglas Michael Janis, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (3)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • KFDM: $10 million bond set for Sabine County woman accused of murdering husband
  • Douglas Michael Janis, age 64 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 1 additional source

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone, I was thinking about the local law enforcement’s handling of Doug Janis's case and c... ...Read More
    01/02/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been going through the details of the Doug Janis case and came across somethin... ...Read More
    06/05/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Douglas Michael Janis

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Texas

    Jonathan Wilkerson death by force case in Houston, TX

    Jonathan Wilkerson

    Death: Oct 13, 2014
    Jonathan Wilkerson, a 29-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on Oc O ...Read More
    Rene Carlos Galan death by force case in San-antonio, TX

    Rene Carlos Galan

    Death: May 02, 2021
    Rene Carlos Galan, a 37-year-old Hispanic male from San Antonio, Texas, tragically died on May 2, 20 2 ...Read More
    Ricardo Guzman Jr. death by force case in Edinburg, TX

    Ricardo Guzman Jr.

    Death: Oct 25, 2022
    Ricardo Guzman Jr., a 24-year-old man from Edinburg, Texas, tragically passed away on October 25, 20 2 ...Read More
    Phabion Kemarion Runnels death by force case in Dallas, TX

    Phabion Kemarion Runnels

    Death: Dec 09, 2015
    On December 9, 2015, in Dallas, Texas, 11-year-old Phabion Kemarion Runnels tragically lost his life f ...Read More
    LyZhon Bankston death by force case in Galveston, TX

    LyZhon Bankston

    Death: Jul 28, 2022
    On July 28, 2022, LyZhon Bankston, a 28-year-old African American male, was found shot to death in h ...Read More
    Taylor Abner death by force case in Conroe, TX

    Taylor Abner

    Death: Oct 30, 2019
    Taylor Abner, a 19-year-old male from Conroe, Texas, tragically died on October 30, 2019. Taylor, wh w ...Read More
    Ronald Eugene Bradly death by force case in Fort-worth, TX

    Ronald Eugene Bradly

    Death: Sep 10, 2022
    Ronald Eugene Bradly, a 60-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 10, 0 ...Read More