NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough
Authorities arrest murder fugitive Isabelle Johnson in Cottondale after 45-day search
Isabelle Johnson, 38, was arrested in Cottondale on Thursday afternoon following a 45-day nationwide manhunt for the murder of 43-year-old Jason Coulthart. Investigators located Johnson by tracing her digital communications and IP address, and she is expected to be transferred to Walton County by Friday.
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The arrest concludes a nearly two-month search for a murder suspect, allowing the Walton County Sheriff’s Office to begin formal questioning regarding the motive and potential accomplices.
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