Crime
Burke County Grand Jury Declines to Indict Hannah Cobb in Fatal Shooting of Boyfriend Telvin Osborne
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.
Crime
Walls Police Officer Da’Quarius Burton Injured in Deadly Mississippi Crash, Mother Confirms He Is Alive and Safe
DESOTO COUNTY, Mississippi — Walls Police Officer Da’Quarius Burton was injured in a deadly two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 61 in DeSoto County, Mississippi, but his mother has confirmed that he is alive, safe and recovering following the crash.
Burton, 27, of Memphis, Tennessee, was driving a Dodge Durango involved in the collision shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Church Road in Walls.
The crash claimed the lives of three people traveling in a Honda Accord. The incident also left another passenger injured and involved employees of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detention Center.
Following the crash, misinformation circulated online suggesting that Burton had died and that he was a juvenile detention officer.
His mother, Tee Burton, publicly addressed the reports, firmly correcting the information and asking people to stop sharing unverified claims.
She confirmed that her son is alive, safe and okay. She also emphasized that he is not a juvenile detention officer.
In her statement, she expressed disappointment over reports falsely identifying her son as one of the people who died in the collision.
She also acknowledged the families who lost loved ones and urged the public to show compassion toward everyone affected by the tragedy.
Her statement included the following message:
“My son is alive!!! He is safe, and he is okay!!!”
She further asked people to verify information before publishing or reposting details that could cause unnecessary emotional distress to families.
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a northbound Dodge Durango traveling on U.S. Highway 61 collided with a westbound Honda Accord traveling on Church Road.
Three occupants of the Honda were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the victims as:
- Latasha N. Dodson, 37, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, the Honda driver.
- Eddie L. Dodson Jr., 41, of Byhalia, Mississippi.
- Tamenshia R. Ford, 32, of Horn Lake, Mississippi.
Burton and another passenger in the Honda survived the collision but sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Their specific medical conditions have not been publicly detailed in the information provided.
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two people involved in the crash were employees of its Juvenile Detention Center.
One of those employees was Tamenshia R. Ford, who died in the collision. The second employee was seriously injured.
Sheriff Thomas E. Tuggle II expressed condolences following the death of the employee, describing the person as a respected and beloved member of the department.
“Our fallen officer was a respected and beloved member of our team,” Tuggle said.
The sheriff’s office also recognized the employee’s dedication, compassion and commitment to working with young people entrusted to the facility’s care.
State officials confirmed that the Dodge Durango involved in the collision belonged to the Walls Police Department.
The city’s mayor and police chief also confirmed that a Walls police officer was involved in the crash. Burton’s mother has since clarified that her son is the officer and that he survived.
An SUV displaying Walls Police Department identification was seen being towed from the crash scene Wednesday night.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the fatal collision.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the vehicles colliding.
The crash resulted in three deaths and left multiple people injured. Burton’s family has asked the public to respect the victims and their loved ones while avoiding the spread of false information.
The investigation remains ongoing.