Walton County Woman Charged With Second-Degree Murder in High-Profile Case

Isabelle Johnson, arrested last month after nearly two months on the run, now faces a second-degree murder charge in the death of Jason Coulthart, whose body was found buried behind a Freeport home. Authorities downgraded the charge from first-degree murder, saying they cannot currently prove premeditation, though the charge could be elevated if new evidence emerges.

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