A mother and her boyfriend face serious charges. They are accused of murder and cruelty to children. The allegations stem from the death of an 8-year-old boy.

Authorities report the boy died after being left unattended in a bathtub, resulting in a lack of oxygen to his brain. The mother, Julie Hurst, and her boyfriend, Dalton Johnson, were indicted in connection with the boy's death. Further details about the incident and the indictment are available.

The case involves allegations of physical and mental abuse, as well as a refusal to report such abuse.