Georgia Couple Indicted in Drowning Death of 8-Year-Old
A mother, Julie Hurst, and her boyfriend, Dalton Johnson, have been indicted in Colquitt County, Georgia, on charges of murder and cruelty to children. The charges stem from the drowning death of Hurst's 8-year-old son in a bathtub in July…
Portland, OR, August 20, 2026 —
COLQUITT COUNTY, GA – Julie Hurst and Dalton Johnson have been indicted on charges including murder and cruelty to children in connection with the death of Hurst’s 8-year-old son. The indictment was handed down in Colquitt County, Georgia.
The charges are related to the drowning death of the child, which occurred in a bathtub in July 2025. According to the indictment, Hurst and Johnson are accused of leaving the young boy unattended. This alleged lack of supervision is cited as a factor contributing to the child suffering a lack of oxygen to his brain.
The indictment also details further accusations against Julie Hurst. These include allegations of physical abuse inflicted upon the child, such as fracturing the boy’s ribs.
Further details regarding the specifics of the alleged abuse, the exact timeline leading up to the incident, or the current legal status of the proceedings were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Mackenzie Petrie, Gray News staff, Amanda Alvarado on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
