Tennessee man, self-proclaimed “serial killer”, was sentenced to 261 years for murder

The man in Memphis The person who called himself a “serial murderer” during trial was sentenced to another 159 years in prison after pleading guilty to three first-degree murders on Valentine’s Day.

His sentence is to be offered consecutively to his previous convictions for two counts of first-degree murder, resulting in a total of 102 years in life sentence. Together, he faces 261 years in prison for five murders.

Self-proclaimed murderer Joshua Dotson was convicted in 2020 of killing his ex-girlfriend Jamesha Cobson and his unborn baby in August 2024.

After Cobson’s death, Dotson wrote, “Ahhhh.” In memory of her, she called her a “sex worker” in court on social media, while claiming she knew him Previous murder, He claimed that he was the motive to kill her.

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Joshua Dotson was a Memphis man who called himself a “serial killer” at his trial, and was sentenced to a total of 261 years after confessing to a total of five murders. (Tennessee Department of Corrections)

Following the initial ruling, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement that it wanted the punishment to bring justice to mothers and children.

“Today’s ruling brings a measure of justice to Jamesha Covson and her unborn baby,” a spokesman for the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said. “The court’s decision confirms that those who commit violence in ignoring human life are accountable. Our minds are with Jamesha Cobson’s family and friends. Deep losses. .”

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Joshua Dotson was sentenced to 261 years in prison for five murders. (Shelby County District Attorney Steve Malroy)

Dotson took an unorthodox approach during trials, often testifying in his own defense, and himself “Serial Killer.” He also likened himself to “Michael Myers,” a fictional murderer.

Dotson ultimately continued to argue for three additional murders between 2019 and 2020.

Joshua Dotson was convicted in August 2024 of killing his ex-girlfriend Jamesha Cobson and his unborn baby in 2020. (Blood Best/Getty Images)

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Dotson pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Divieon Parker, two counts of first-degree murder in the death of Renita Bennett and Reginald Anderson, and three counts of reckless danger with a deadly weapon. .

“Five years later, we are pleased to have justice to Dotson’s multiple victims in the end. His sentence was 261, both from the conviction after the trial and the two pleas today. We reach prison for 2018. The victims have returned to their loved ones, we are pleased that he will never be a threat to our community again,” prosecutor Regina Lucregiano said. I said that.