Manslaughter

Press Release-Xavier Gray

Press Release-Xavier Gray

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Man Sentenced to 30 Years After Pleading Guilty to Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault March 19, 2025 (Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announced that on Monday, March 17, 2025, Xavier Gray pleaded guilty to manslaughter and one count of aggravated assault in relation to a fatal shooting that took place in 2022. On April 22, 2022, Jackson Police responded to a call at 300 West Capitol Street regarding a fatal shooting. Upon arrival, police found a body lying on the street corner in front of a bus station, later identified as 53-year-old Clinton Newsome. Detectives discovered…

Press Release-Isaac Griffin

Press Release-Isaac Griffin

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Suspect in Fatal Shooting Found Guilty of Murder March 14, 2025 (Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announced today that a jury has found Isaac Griffin guilty of manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of 46-year-old Kenneth Beals. On July 17, 2022, Jackson Police officers responded to a reported shooting at 2318 Ludlow Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered the deceased body of Beals at the front door, covered by a blanket. An investigation revealed that the shooting resulted from an argument, during which Griffin shot Beals multiple times. The victim succumbed to his injuries at…

Press Release- Robert Lumpkin

Press Release- Robert Lumpkin

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71-year-old husband found guilty of killing wife September 20, 2024 (Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announces a successful prosecution in the trial of Robert Lumpkin, a habitual offender, who was convicted of manslaughter for killing his wife, Laura Lumpkin and for being a convicted of felon with a firearm. On August 19, 2022, Jackson Police officers responded to 124 Barbara Avenue in reference to a deceased individual. Upon arrival, the officers discovered a black male with his hands held up in the air, exiting the home. Lumpkin had fatally shot his wife in the neck…