Human remains buried behind a quiet Freeport home have kicked off a multi‑agency manhunt stretching into Georgia, rattling the small Panhandle community and flooding the area with law enforcement. Walton County deputies say one person is already in custody, while detectives fan out on both sides of the state line looking for a second suspect who has not yet been caught.
What deputies say
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office says human remains were discovered after detectives secured and executed a search warrant at a residence on Sunset Lane in Freeport on June 25, according to FOX 35 Orlando. Investigators say the people involved were known to one another and stress there is no indication of a wider threat to the public. Officials are purposely holding back certain details so the investigation and any future prosecution are not compromised.
Who investigators are looking for
Deputies have identified 38‑year‑old Isabelle Rose Johnson as a murder suspect who remains at large. Investigators say she has ties to both the Freeport area and Georgia and may be cycling through multiple names to stay off the radar, as reported by the Tampa Free Press. The outlet reports Johnson is described as about 5 feet 3 inches tall and roughly 120 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes, and that she is known to use aliases including “Harley” and variations on Jessica Elaine.
The Tampa Free Press also reports that 31‑year‑old Bobbi Wagstaff has been arrested and faces charges that include possession of methamphetamine and acting as an accessory to capital murder after the fact.
Investigation status and safety
Investigators say the property has been secured and detectives are coordinating across jurisdictions as they chase down leads, according to FOX 35 Orlando. The sheriff’s office has emphasized that the case appears to be isolated and domestic in nature, not a random threat.
Residents are urged not to approach anyone they believe might be Johnson. Officials are also asking people to skip posting or forwarding any graphic photos or scene details that could taint potential evidence or complicate witness testimony.
How to help
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to call the non‑emergency line at (850) 892‑8111, per the Walton County Sheriff's Office. Tips can also be submitted through the agency’s online reporting tools or mobile app.
Residents who think they have spotted the suspect are urged to contact authorities immediately rather than try to intervene themselves. Law enforcement officials are thanking the public for any information that might move the case forward, while asking for patience as detectives work through what is shaping up to be a complex investigation.
Legal status
As of this writing, no public murder charge against Johnson has been filed in Walton County; prosecutors will review the evidence and decide whether to bring formal charges. The Tampa Free Press reported that Wagstaff faces drug and accessory‑after‑the‑fact allegations, which could ultimately be wrapped into broader filings if prosecutors add more counts. Residents looking for official charging documents or court records will need to check with the Walton County Clerk of Court once filings appear in the system.
