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Mother, boyfriend indicted in 8-year-old’s bathtub drowning death
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The allegations stem from the death of an 8-year-old boy. The mother, Julie Hurst, and her boyfriend, Dalton Johnson, are named in the indictment.
A mother and her boyfriend face serious charges. They are accused of murder and cruelty to children. The allegations stem from the death of an 8-year-old boy.
Authorities responded to a call and the boy was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The mother, Julie Hurst, and her boyfriend, Dalton Johnson, are named in the indictment. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the boy's death are available.
The indictment outlines the alleged offenses, including a claim that the boy was left unattended.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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