Joshua Dotson, who murdered his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Jamesha Covson, and her unborn child, has been sentenced to 261 years in prison after pleading guilty to three additional murders.
Dotson’s conviction follows his violent crime spree that took the lives of several victims, including Covson, 19, who was several months pregnant when she was fatally shot in June 2020.
In a sentencing on February 14, 2025, Dotson received an additional 159 years behind bars after being linked to the deaths of Divieon Parker, Renita Bennett, and Reginald Anderson.
Dotson had previously been sentenced to 102 years for the murder of Covson and her unborn baby.
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Dotson, who had been arrested six days after the shooting, claimed to be a “serial killer” during his trial, comparing himself to the infamous Michael Myers.
He admitted to the killings, stating that Covson had known too much about his previous murders and was a threat to him.
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office expressed relief at the sentence, affirming that justice had been served for the victims and their families.
Dotson’s conviction serves as a stark reminder that those who commit violent acts will face accountability for their crimes.
