A man from Memphis, Who referred to as a “serial killer” during his trial, was sentenced to an additional 159 years in prison after pleading guilty to three heads of first degree murder during Valentine’s Day.
His condemnation must be purged consecutively to his previous conviction of two leaders of first degree murder, causing perpetuity sentences totaling 102 years. Combined, he risks 261 years in prison for five murders.
Joshua Dotson, the self -proclaimed killer, was sentenced in 2020 for killing his former girlfriend, Jamesha Covson, and their child to be born in August 2024.
After the death of cocson, Dotson wrote “Fly High”. on social networks in memory of her, while calling her as “sex worker” previous murders, What he supported was his reason to kill her.
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Joshua Dotson, a man from Memphis who qualified as a “serial killer” during his trial, was sentenced to a total of 261 years after admitting a total of five murders. (Department of Correctional Services of Tennessee)
After the first conviction, the office of the Shelby County prosecutor said in a statement that they hoped that punishment had done justice to the mother and the child.
“Today’s condemnation brings a measure of justice for Jamesha Covson and his unborn child,” said a spokesperson for the Board of the Shelby County Prosecutor. “The decision of the Court affirms that those who commit acts of violence with such contempt for human life will be held responsible. Our hearts are with the family and friends of Jamesha Covson, and we hope that this sentence will bring them a certain Peace while they continue to cry this deep loss. “
Joshua Dotson was sentenced to 261 years in prison for five murders. (SHELBY County prosecutor, Steve Mulroy)
Dotson adopted an unorthodox approach during the trial, often testifying to his own defense and referring to himself “Killer in series.” He also compared to “Michael Myers”, a fictitious murderer.
Dotson finally claimed the responsibility of three additional murders between 2019 and 2020.
Joshua Dotson was sentenced in August 2024 for killing his former girlfriend, Jamesha Covson, and their child to be born in 2020. (Images Brad Vest / Getty)
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Dotson pleaded guilty to a first degree murder in the death of Divieon Parker, two heads of first degree murder in the death of Renita Bennett and Reginald Anderson, and three counts of darling endangerment with a deadly weapon.
“After five years, we are happy to finally have justice for the multiple victims of Dotson. His convictions, both the guilt verdict after a trial and these two pleas today, amount to 261 years in prison . Although no prison time takes the victims of their loved ones, we are just able to threaten our community again, “said the prosecutor Regina Lucreziano.
