A explosive war of words has broken out between the mother of late teenager Pheobe Bishop and her aunt, Carolea ‘Caz’ Johnson.
The dispute started when Carolea appeared on a TV show, sharing private texts from Pheobe that described her living situation as a ‘hellhole’.
A Grieving Mother Hits Back
Pheobe’s mom, Kylie Johnson, fired back at her sister, saying she knew nothing about her daughter or their family.
The tension between the two sisters has been building up since Pheobe’s disappearance. Now, Carolea has sparked another fierce response from Kylie by questioning her claim that Pheobe had a disability.
Pheobe’s Tragic Story
Pheobe, 17, went missing on her way to see her boyfriend in Western Australia. Her remains were found near Good Night Scrub National Park in central Queensland.
Her housemates, James Wood and Tanika Bromley, have been charged with her murder.
Pheobe’s mom had apparently confirmed that her daughter was suffering from a debilitating mental illness, which she described as a disability.
What Was Pheobe’s Disability?
Before she disappeared, Pheobe had shared a TikTok post about borderline personality disorder (BPD).
BPD is a mental health condition characterized by unstable emotions, relationships, mood swings, and impulsive behavior.
However, Carolea insisted that Pheobe had no disabilities, but was a child who was “out of control”.
A Fiery Response from Pheobe’s Mom
Kylie Johnson responded to her sister’s claims, saying that “blood doesn’t make you family”.
She accused Carolea of not knowing anything about Pheobe and asked her to refrain from referencing her daughter as her family. Kylie also questioned Carolea’s qualifications to state that Pheobe didn’t have a disability.
The Family Rift
The rift between the Johnson sisters first emerged when Carolea appeared on a TV show, sharing private texts from Pheobe. Kylie had accused her sister of knowing nothing about her daughter or their family.
The tension between the two sisters has been building up since Pheobe’s disappearance.
Support from Pheobe’s Family
Kylie’s other sister, Cristal, has backed her up, saying that Carolea is just trying to kick her while she’s down.
Pheobe’s sister, Kaylea, also blasted Carolea’s claims, saying that she knows nothing about their family.
A Questionable Tribute
Carolea has created stickers featuring brightly colored butterflies and flowers with the words “Pheobe 2025”.
She offered them for distribution via Facebook, claiming that they are now “all gone, but making more”.
However, Cristal has questioned the tribute, saying that it should say “Pheobe forever” instead of “Pheobe 2025”.