BURKE COUNTY, GA — A Burke County woman previously charged in the February shooting death of her boyfriend will not face formal charges, after a grand jury opted not to indict her, District Attorney Jared Williams confirmed Friday.

Hannah G. Cobb, who was arrested on February 25 on a felony involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of 30-year-old Telvin Osborne, appeared before a grand jury on April 24. However, jurors returned a “no bill,” meaning they found insufficient evidence to proceed with formal prosecution.

“As the Grand Jury has spoken, the case is closed,” DA Williams stated, signaling no intention to pursue further charges at this time, though legally, charges could be refiled in the future if new evidence emerges.

Deputies with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched around 5:45 a.m. on February 23 to the 800 block of 4 Points Road in Keysville, following a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Osborne with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

According to 911 call recordings, Cobb told dispatchers the firearm discharged while she was either “clearing or cleaning” it. However, Sheriff Alfonzo Williams later stated there was no evidence supporting the claim that the weapon was being cleaned at the time of the incident. He also confirmed that alcohol was involved, and investigators did not classify the shooting as accidental.

At a March court hearing—Cobb’s first public appearance following her arrest—new details surfaced about the nature of her relationship with Osborne. Cobb’s family described it as volatile, citing emotional turmoil, occasional physical abuse, and repeated allegations of infidelity.

The prosecution alleged the couple had returned home around 2 a.m. after spending the evening at clubs in Augusta. Cobb later told investigators she was checking her 9mm pistol, as she and Osborne routinely did before bed, when the firearm discharged. She believed the safety was on.

Cobb also admitted to an argument and physical altercation that night, which she said escalated when she suspected Osborne had been speaking to another woman. She supplied Ring doorbell footage showing a verbal confrontation and Osborne leaving the home. However, he later returned.

According to Cobb’s account, Osborne forced his way back inside, allegedly brandishing an 8-inch knife and threatening her. She told authorities she had directed them to the knife’s location, and it was recovered during the investigation. The prosecution also referenced threatening text messages sent by Osborne that included the phrase: “You’d better hide.”

The situation intensified when Cobb reportedly locked herself in the bathroom, stating she was considering self-harm. She claimed that Osborne forced the door open, prompting her to fire a single shot in what she described as an act of self-defense.

When deputies arrived, Cobb was found applying pressure to Osborne’s wound and had already contacted emergency services.

Earlier in April, Cobb was released on $25,000 bond, placed under Level 1 monitoring, and was required to surrender all firearms to law enforcement.

With the grand jury’s decision, Cobb is no longer facing active charges. The District Attorney’s Office has indicated the case will remain closed unless new, compelling evidence emerges that warrants reopening it

The case drew attention in the region due to its tragic outcome and the complex interpersonal dynamics at play. Officials have not released additional comment beyond confirming the grand jury’s decision and the conclusion of the investigation.

Anyone with further information is still encouraged to contact the Burke County Sheriff’s Office or the District Attorney’s Office.