Isabelle Rose Johnson is wanted in connection with the death of Jason Christopher Coulthart, whose remains were found buried in a shallow grave in June
Credit: Walton County Sheriff’s Office
NEED TO KNOW
- Isabelle Rose Johnson is wanted for murder and may have altered her appearance to avoid capture
- Authorities released photos of Johnson’s tattoos and aliases to help identify her
- Jason Coulthart’s body was found buried in a shallow grave in June
The search for Isabelle Rose Johnson continues nearly one month after the remains of Jason Christopher Coulthart were found buried in a shallow grave.
On July 23, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office in Florida released new photos of identifying features belonging to Johnson, 38, who is wanted on suspicion of murder in connection with Coulthart’s death.
Each of the photos that were released by the sheriff’s office showed a close-up of Johnson’s tattoos.
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“She is believed to have a rose or flower tattoo on her left hand, beginning below the thumb and extending toward her index finger,” said the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. “She also appears to have a tattoo on her right ankle (design unknown), as well as a large scorpion tattoo extending from her left buttock down her left thigh.”
The sheriff’s office also included a photo of an intricate back tattoo of a winged creature belonging to Johnson.
“We know this may be easily covered with a shirt. However, it could be visible if Isabelle is wearing a tank top,” the department said.
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It is believed that Johnson may have dyed or cut her hair in an effort to alter her appearance.
The sheriff’s office said that Johnson goes by multiple aliases and has ties to Okaloosa and Walton counties in Florida as well as several areas of Georgia and Alabama.
Her aliases include Harley, Jessica Elaine Bowman, Jessica Elaine Thrush, Jessica Elaine Thrash, Jessica Dowdy, and possibly “Denise,” according to a July 15 press release from the sheriff’s office.
She is “known to manipulate individuals into providing her transportation, money, or other assistance using sympathy narratives,” said the sheriff’s office.
The photos of Johnson’s tattoos were released two days after the sheriff’s office announced that that it is offering up to $16,000 to individuals who can provide information leading to Johnson’s arrest.
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With the announcement came the release of six different photos of Johnson with her hair worn in different ways.
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office previously announced that five other people have been charged with accessory after the fact to a capital felony in connection with the case.
Coulthart was reported missing on May 24 to the Niceville Police Department after he was last seen leaving the College Condominiums on East College Boulevard in Niceville, as previously reported by PEOPLE.
“On June 25, as a direct result of the Niceville Police Department’s ongoing missing person investigation, detectives developed information identifying the location where Coulthart’s body had been buried on a property off Sunset Lane in Freeport,” a July 9 press release from the department states. “Niceville Police immediately notified the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, which has jurisdiction over the location.”
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A search warrant was submitted and approved by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau that same day, which led to the discovery of Coulthart’s body buried in a shallow grave.
As previously reported by PEOPLE citing an arrest report, the grave was covered in concrete and located under a black Cadillac.
A large white zip tie was around the victim’s neck, according to the report.
On the morning of July 9, authorities received confirmation from the District 1 Medical Examiner’s Office that the remains were Coulthart’s, according to the press release.
The medical examiner was able to make a connection through DNA testing.
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Anyone with information regarding Johnson’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Walton County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 892-8111.
Those wishing to remain anonymous should contact Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 863-TIPS (8477).
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