In the summer of 2023, the life of 39-year-old Jonathan Walter Golson, a white male from Anniston, Alabama, was tragically cut short. On the evening of July 3rd, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers from the Anniston Police Department were dispatched to the 2300 block of Adams Street following a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Golson deceased, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The investigation into Golson's death quickly led authorities to a person of
interest. Patrol officers with the Weaver Police Department made contact with a possible suspect, and through their collaborative efforts with Anniston Police investigators, probable cause was established to identify 34-year-old Misty Lashea Hardy, a white female from Weaver, as the alleged perpetrator.
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, Misty Lashea Hardy was arrested and charged with the murder of Jonathan Walter Golson. Following her arrest, she was booked into the Calhoun County Jail. The circumstances that led to the fatal shooting have not been publicly released by authorities. As of early 2026, details regarding a trial, potential conviction, or sentencing in this case have not been made available.
