Etowah County grand jury hands down indictments in Savannah Hardin case

ETOWAH COUNTY, Al.

Savannah Hardin

 An Etowah County grand jury today handed down indictments against two women charged in the death of 9-year-old Savannah Hardin, District Attorney Jimmie Harp announced tonight.
Savannah died Feb. 20 at Children's of Hospital where she was taken Feb. 17 after collapsing when she was made to run non-stop for three hours, authorities have said. Savannah was made to run as punishment for lying about eating a candy bar, authorities said.
Savannah's paternal grandmother, Joyce Garrard, 46, of Attalla, was indicted on a charge of capital murder. Savannah's stepmother, Jessica Hardin, 27, of Attalla, was indicted on a charge of felony murder.
Garrard is currently being held without bond and Hardin is being held on a $500,000 bond.
Garrard was originally charged with felony murder on Feb. 22. Court records show Garrard was charged with capital murder on March 2.
Harp and Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin will hold a press conference about the indictments Monday at 10 a.m.