A Memphis -Man, who, during his trial, called a “serial killer” as a “serial killer”, was sentenced to another 159 years in prison after he has guilty of three counts of murder of the first degree on Valentine’s Day.
His sentence must be taken care of successively in his earlier conviction of two counts of murder in the first degree, resulting in lifelong penalties of a total of 102 years. Combined, he is confronted with 261 years in prison for five murders.
Joshua Dotson, the self -proclaimed murderer, was convicted in 2020 for killing his former girlfriend, Jamesha Covson, and their unborn child in August 2024.
After Covson’s death, Dotson wrote ‘Fly High’. On social media in memory of her, while she called her a “sex worker” in court and claimed that she was aware of him earlier murders, What he argued was his motive to kill her.
Joshua Dotson, a Memphis man who called a “serial killer” as a “serial killer” during his trial, was sentenced to a total of 261 years after he has confessed a total of five murders. (Tennessee Department of Corrections)
After the first conviction, the office of the Shelby County District Attorney said in a statement that they hoped that the punishment has brought a little right to the mother and the child.
“Today’s conviction brings a degree of justice for Jamesha Covson and her unborn child,” said a spokesperson for the office of the public prosecutor in Shelby County. “The court’s decision confirms that those who commit acts of violence with such a neglect of human life will be held responsible. Our hearts are with the family and friends of Jamesha Covson, and we hope that this sentence brings them some peace While they continue to grieve in -depth loss. “
Joshua Dotson was sentenced to 261 years in prison for five murders. (Shelby County District Attorney, Steve Mulroy)
Dotson followed an unorthodox approach during the process, often testified in his own defense and refers to himself as a “Serie killer.” He also compared himself with ‘Michael Myers’, a fictional murderer.
Dotson ultimately claimed responsibility for three extra murders between 2019 and 2020.
Joshua Dotson was convicted in August 2024 for the murder of his former girlfriend, Jamesha Covson, and their unborn child in 2020. (Brad Vest/Getty images)
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Dotson argued guilty of murder in the first degree at the death of Divieon Parker, two counts of murder in the first degree in the death of Renita Bennett and Reginald Anderson, and three counts of reckless threat with a deadly weapon.
“After five years we are happy that we finally have justice for the several victims of Dotson. His penalties, both from the guilty judgment after a trial and these two supplications today, amount to 261 years in prison. Although there will be no time in prison Bring the victims back to their loved ones, we are satisfied that he will never again be a threat to our community, “said the public prosecutor Regina Lucreziano.
