Man Who Killed His Pregnant Girlfriend Gets Total of 261 Years in Prison After Being Linked to 3 Other Murders

Mar. 15, 2025

Joshua Dotson; Jamesha Covson.Photo:Texas Bureau of Investigation; Serenity Funeral Home

Texas Bureau of Investigation; Serenity Funeral Home

Dotson had previously been convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Jamesha Covson, and her unborn child, netting 102 years in prison. Parker was shot and killed at her Memphis home in June 2020, after Dotson reportedly became irate about a Facebook post and her pregnancy, the local DA’s office said.

In Friday’s post, the DA’s Office said that Dotson had pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the death of Divieon Parker, two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Renita Bennett and Reginald Anderson, and three counts of reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.

Joshua Dotson.Texas Bureau of Investigation

Texas Bureau of Investigation

He was arrested six days after the shooting,per ABC 24.

Dotson testified in his own defense at trial, referring to himself as a “serial killer” and even comparing himself to Michael Myers from theHalloweenfranchise, the DA’s office said in arelease.

Jamesha Covson.Serenity Funeral Home

Serenity Funeral Home

In court, he called his ex a “sex worker” and said he killed her because she was aware of his previous murders, the DA’s office said.

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“The court’s decision affirms that those who commit acts of violence with such disregard for human life will be held accountable. Our hearts are with the family and friends of Jamesha Covson, and we hope this sentence brings them some peace as they continue to grieve this profound loss,” the DA’s office said in a release upon Dotson’s conviction.

source: people.com