State v. otis singleton
july 30, 2024
(Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announces the successful prosecution in the trial of Otis Singleton who was convicted of second-degree murder for killing 26-year-old Victoria Hollingsworth.
On October 29, 2020, Jackson Police Department officers responded to 739 Monterey Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Hollingsworth unresponsive and lying in a pool of blood. Singleton fatally shot the victim in the head with an assault-style weapon, after a domestic-related argument over a set of keys. Singleton was arrested and taken into custody.
The jury returned a guilty verdict for second degree murder. Singleton will be sentenced on August 14. Singleton faces up to 40 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
The evidence at trial showed Singleton shot Ms. Hollingsworth in the head at point blank range with an AR-15. “This was a despicable and senseless act of violence; our office remains committed to seeking justice for all crime victims. We pray this sentence is the beginning of the process of healing for this family.’’ stated District Attorney Owens.
Man convicted of killing woman in Jackson after argument over keys
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JODY E. OWENS, II
