Authorities arrest woman wanted for murder in Florida who led 45-day manhunt 

The search for a woman wanted for murder in Florida who was on the run for more than a month is over. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 38-year-old…

The search for a woman wanted for murder in Florida who was on the run for more than a month is over.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson was arrested in Jackson County on Thursday.

She is wanted in the death of 43-year-old Jason Coulthart, whose body was found in a shallow grave on June 25 on a property in Freeport, just north of the Emerald Coast beaches in the Florida Panhandle.

“There’s been a ton of work, 45 days straight, that’s been the priority and it’s been the only priority of finding her bringing her back to Walton County,” Walton County Chief Deputy Dustin Cosson said. “We’re not there yet, but she’s in custody which is the first step, she’ll be back in Walton County tomorrow.”

Walton County investigators had offered up to $16,000 for information leading to the arrest of Johnson, who they described as a “master manipulator” who “disguises herself well.” She was known to use multiple aliases including “Harley,” “Jessica Elaine Bowman,” “Jessica Elaine Thrush,” “Jessica Elaine Thrash,” “Jessica Dowdy” and possibly “Denise,” the sheriff’s office said.

Five others have previously been arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to a capital felony.

Bobbi Wagstaff, 31, and Martin and Sandra Leaverton, both 63 years old, of Fort Walton Beach were arrested earlier this month and charged with accessory after the fact to capital murder for allegedly helping Johnson evade police. A week later, authorities arrested Michael Ray White, 74, and Kathleen Morris, 59, of Santa Rosa Beach, on similar charges.

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