Tennessee man, self-proclaimed ‘serial killer,’ sentenced to 261 years in 5 separate murders

A Memphis man, who referred to himself as a “serial killer” throughout his trial, has been sentenced to a further 159 years in jail after pleading responsible to a few counts of first-degree homicide on Valentine’s Day.

His sentence is to be served consecutively to his prior conviction of two counts of first-degree homicide, leading to life sentences totaling 102 years. Mixed, he’s going through 261 years in jail for 5 murders.

Joshua Dotson, the self-professed killer, was convicted in 2020 of killing his former girlfriend, Jamesha Covson, and their unborn youngster in August 2024.

After Covson’s dying, Dotson wrote “fly excessive.” on social media in reminiscence of her, whereas calling her a “intercourse employee” in court docket and claiming she was conscious of his earlier murders, which he argued was his motive for killing her.

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Following the primary sentencing, the Shelby County District Legal professional’s Workplace mentioned in an announcement that they hoped the punishment introduced some justice for the mom and youngster.

“In the present day’s sentencing brings a measure of justice for Jamesha Covson and her unborn youngster,” a spokesperson for the Shelby County District Legal professional’s Workplace mentioned. “The court docket’s resolution affirms that those that commit acts of violence with such disregard for human life will probably be held accountable. Our hearts are with the household and buddies of Jamesha Covson, and we hope this sentence brings them some peace as they proceed to grieve this profound loss.”

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Dotson took an unorthodox strategy in the course of the trial, typically testifying in his personal protection and referring to himself as a “serial killer.” He additionally likened himself to “Michael Myers,” a fictional assassin.

Dotson finally went on to assert duty for 3 extra murders between 2019 and 2020.

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Dotson pleaded responsible to first-degree homicide within the dying of Divieon Parker, two counts of first-degree homicide within the deaths of Renita Bennett and Reginald Anderson, and three counts of reckless endangerment with a lethal weapon.

“After 5 years, we’re happy to lastly have justice for Dotson’s a number of victims. His sentences, each from the responsible verdict after a trial and these two pleas in the present day, quantity to 261 years in jail. Whereas no period of time in jail will deliver the victims again to their family members, we’re content material that he won’t ever be a menace to our group once more,” Prosecutor Regina Lucreziano mentioned.