Crime
Burke County Woman Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Boyfriend’s Shooting Death
BURKE COUNTY, GA – A 25-year-old Burke County woman has been charged with involuntary manslaughter following the domestic shooting death of her boyfriend early Sunday morning, Sheriff Alfonzo Williams announced Tuesday.
Hannah Cobb, of Keysville, is accused of fatally shooting 30-year-old Telvin Osborne in the master bedroom of their shared home, where they lived with their two children.
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to the incident at approximately 5:45 a.m. on Sunday in the 800 block of Four Points Road near Waynesboro.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered Osborne with a single gunshot wound to the chest. He was immediately transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
During a Tuesday press conference, Sheriff Williams emphasized that the shooting was not accidental, despite earlier claims.
“It is reckless to go out and then get drunk and introduce a firearm into an argument,” Williams stated, explaining why Cobb was charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Authorities revealed that the fatal altercation followed an argument and a night of drinking.
The dispute turned physical, involving pushing and shoving, before Cobb fired the shot that killed Osborne.
An incident report states that Cobb initially told investigators that she and Osborne had been out all night and had just returned home.
She claimed that while checking her firearm “as they do every night,” the gun discharged, striking Osborne in the chest.
She also stated that she believed the handgun’s safety was engaged while she was handling it.
However, Sheriff Williams dismissed social media claims that Cobb had been cleaning the weapon at the time of the shooting, stating that such allegations were false.
While Cobb has been formally charged, the BCSO Criminal Investigation Division (CID) continues to examine evidence and obtain search warrants to gain a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Sheriff Williams commended CID investigators for their swift action in bringing charges within 48 hours.
Despite the legal proceedings, the case remains open, and additional details may emerge as the investigation progresses.
The tragic shooting has left family members and the community in shock, particularly given the complex nature of Cobb and Osborne’s relationship as co-parents.
Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward as they work toward justice and clarity in this case.
Crime
Former Texas Worship Minister and Christian Musician Jon Sheptock Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A married Christian musician and former worship minister who once performed at a rally for former President Donald Trump has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges, authorities confirmed.
According to officials, Jon Sheptock, a former minister at First Montgomery Baptist Church, was taken into custody on September 26 by detectives from the Montgomery County Constable’s Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit.
He faces charges of possession and production of child pornography following a detailed investigation into allegations of long-term misconduct.
The arrest was based on testimony from a woman who alleged that Sheptock stole a photograph of her approximately nine years ago, when she was 17 years old.
The victim told investigators that after sending her the image, Sheptock demanded explicit photographs and later sent her a video depicting a violent assault, warning that he “did not want that to happen to her.”
Court records further indicate that Sheptock showed the victim nude images of both adults and minors on his computer.
Investigators allege that the misconduct continued as recently as October 2023, when Sheptock reportedly sent a text message to the victim containing a nude image of young girls.
Before his arrest, Sheptock was widely known as a Christian recording artist and motivational speaker.
His now-deleted website biography stated that he was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other, yet went on to describe himself as a “thriving Christian recording artist and speaker.” He has been married for 26 years and is the father of three daughters.
In a public statement, First Montgomery Baptist Church confirmed that Sheptock was immediately removed from all ministry responsibilities following his arrest.
The church emphasized that Sheptock did not hold any position involving direct contact with children, and there is no indication that minors associated with the church were involved or affected.
Sheptock gained wider public attention in January 2022, when he performed the national anthem at a rally for then-President Donald Trump, according to The Independent.
If convicted, Sheptock faces a potential prison sentence ranging from two to twenty years.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact the Montgomery County Constable’s Office Human Traffic.