Mother and Boyfriend Indicted in Georgia Child’s Death
A mother, Julie Hurst, and her boyfriend, Dalton Johnson, have been indicted in Colquitt County, Georgia, on charges including murder and cruelty to children. The charges stem from the July 2025 death of Hurst's 8-year-old son, who authorities allege drowned…
Nashville, TN, August 20, 2026 —
COLQUITT COUNTY, GA – Julie Hurst and Dalton Johnson have been indicted in Colquitt County, Georgia, facing charges that include murder and cruelty to children in connection with the July 2025 death of Hurst’s 8-year-old son.
Authorities allege the child drowned after being left unattended in a bathtub. The indictment further details accusations of physical abuse against the child, with both Hurst and Johnson named as perpetrators of this alleged abuse.
The specifics regarding the timeline leading up to the child’s death, the exact dates of the alleged abuse, and the outcome of any preliminary investigations were not provided in the available information.
This case is being prosecuted in Colquitt County. Further details regarding court proceedings and the legal process are expected as the case develops.
Story summarized from the original created by Mackenzie Petrie, Gray News staff, Amanda Alvarado on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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