Before jessie dotson committed the lester st massacre, he was in prison for second degree murder. Shot to death were jessie dotson s 30yearold brother cecil. Jessie dotsons attorney, gerald skahan, has said that information existed that cecil. The lester street episode included a tearful confession by jessie dotson to shooting four adults and beating and stabbing five children. One day after convicting jessie dotson on six counts of first degree murder in the march, 2008 lester street attacks, a jury in memphis sentenced him to death. The popular crime show the first 48 has given memphis unprecedented exposure. Jul 07, 2010 jessie dotson confession, aired on first 48, disallowed in memphis massacre case. The first 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. News coverage compilation of jessie dotson s death penalty trial. Dec 30, 2018 before jessie dotson committed the lester st massacre, he was in prison for second degree murder. Self cecil dotsons sister 1 episode, 2008 lynn duke. Accused lester street killer previously jailed for murder.
Lester street in september of 2010, jessie dotson went on trial for one of the worst mass murders in memphis history. Lester street aug 11, 2011 1h 25m 21s tv14 in september of 2010, jessie dotson went on trial for one of the worst mass murders in memphis history. The boy, his brother 8yearold cedric dotson, and jessie dotsons mother were key prosecution. And as for the trip abroad, first people complaint that he hadnt been to iraq.
He then went after his young nephews and niece with a knife. First and last 48 the flyby memphis news and events. In september of 2010, jessie dotson went on trial for one. Detectives scramble for clues and learn the deaths may be gang.
He wasnt accused of killing strangershe was brother, friend and uncle to the six people hed allegedly murdered and three surviving children hed allegedly beaten and stabbed. March 3, 2011 two men are shot in a motel in charlotte. Rick duggan and his team must put the pieces of the case together to find their killer. He killed six members of his family four adults and two children, and also attempted to murder two of his nephews and one niece, all. Kansas city, mo in this episode of the first 48, homicide detectives are drawn into a deadly catandmouse game by a cunning serial killer terrorizing kansas city, missouri. Dotson sentenced to death for lester street murders. Oct 14, 2010 jessie dotson gets six death sentences for memphis mass murder, one for each life he took.
Just a short walk away, at 600 south lauderdale, some remembered jessie dotson from long ago. After receiving a call from a distressed relative, police entered 722 lester street to discover a. Four adults and two children lay dead in was is being called the worst mass murder in 15 years. In september of 2010, jessie dotson went on trial for one of the worst mass murders in memphis history. Jul 15, 2008 with toney armstrong, bill ashton, debo carson, larry carson. Armstrongs entire team is called to action as they scramble for leads, while the local media follows their every move. Jerry wallerich are working one of the most brutal crimes of. Mar 25, 2016 jessie s 1 e 7 creepy connie comes a callin girl meets world. Oct 09, 2010 jessie dotson takes the stand the commercial appeal. Jessie dotson 2010 news coverage compilation youtube.
Jessie dotson murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. Walk in the footsteps of elvis presley, otis redding, and justin timberlake. Death sentence for memphis man who killed 6 fox news. Get exclusive videos, pictures, bios and check out more of your favorite moments from seasons past. W201100815ccar3dd filed june 25, 20 a shelby county jury convicted the defendant, jessie dotson, of six counts of premeditated first degree murder and three counts of attempted first degree murder. Jessie dotson confession, aired on first 48, disallowed in memphis massacre case. Cecil dewayne dotsons brother and his childrens uncle, jessie dotson, was arrested for the murders and is charged with six counts of first degree murder. This is an interview with his former cellmate from that time. Cn the tennessee supreme court upheld the death penalty for a man convicted of six counts of firstdegree murder, including in the brutal deaths of his brother and two nephews. Sep 30, 2014 jessie dotson w201100815scddtdd a jury convicted the defendant, jessie dotson, of six counts of premeditated first degree murder for killing his brother, three other adults, and two of his brothers minor sons at their memphis, tennessee home. Mar 27, 2014 in the airing of after the first 48, which showcases the verdict and sentencing of trials featured on the show, dotson said he was coerced to admit to the slayings by local law enforcement.
Ive tried to put the clips in order sorry if the timeline isnt 100%. Jessie dotson confession, aired on first 48, disallowed. Jessie dotson confession, aired on first 48, disallowed in. The first 48 season 11 episode 42 after the first 48. Jessie dotson appeal from the criminal court for shelby county no.
Disappeared from season 7 at join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. With toney armstrong, bill ashton, debo carson, larry carson. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. After receiving a call from a distressed relative, police entered 722 lester street to discover a shocking, horrifying scene. Focus features is a motion picture production, financing, and worldwide distribution company committed to bringing moviegoers the most original stories from the worlds most innovative filmmakers. Godwin says goodbye to the first 48 wmc action news 5. Jessie dotson w201100815scddtdd a jury convicted the defendant, jessie dotson, of six counts of premeditated first degree murder for killing his brother, three other adults, and two of his brothers minor sons at their memphis, tennessee home. Self cheyannes mother 1 episode, 2008 devonte edwards.
Jessie dotsons former cellmate speaks news coverage. The first 48 tv series 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Gritty and fastpaced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of reallife investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations. Get email updates on the first 48, including episode sneak peeks and sweepstakes alerts. Jessie dotson gets six death sentences for memphis mass murder, one for each life he took. Exgirlfriend testifies against defendant in memphis mass. Jessie dotson confession, aired on first 48, disallowed in memphis massacre case jessie dotson in court with his defense attorney gerald skahan. He wasnt accused of killing strangershe was brother. As recounted in the courts opinion, jessie dotson went to his brother cecil dotsons house in memphis on saturday, march 1, 2008, to watch a. Memphis detectives investigate the murder of four adults and two children, and the magnitude of the crime brings the added pressure of constant localmedia coverage. Jessie dotsons former cellmate speaks news coverage youtube. On march 2, 2008, an act of barbarity occurred in the memphis neighborhood of binghamton that would stick in the minds of homicide detectives for years to come. He also killed the childrens mother, marissa, and two other adults visiting the home. But there was also an attempted murder, whereas three other children at the home of 722 lester st.
He killed six members of his family four adults and two children, and also attempted to murder two of his nephews and one niece, all in one night. Toney armstrong and his team respond to memphiss worst mass murder in more than 15 years, where they find four adults and two children dead. He wasnt accused of killing strangershe was brother, friend and uncle to the six people hed allegedly murdered and three surviving children hed allegedly beaten and. Things to do essentials restaurants nightlife neighborhoods events. News coverage compilation of jessie dotsons death penalty trial. Exgirlfriend testifies against defendant in memphis mass murder trial nicole dotson, sister of murder defendant jessie dotson and lester street victim cecil dotson, testified tuesday that jessie dotson moved in with her after his release from prison in 2007 and, while she didnt want him to, i was too scared to ask him to leave.
In the airing of after the first 48, which showcases the verdict and sentencing of trials featured on the show, dotson said he was coerced. Jan 14, 2012 the reality crime show the first 48 has turned its spotlight on birminghams martez seay and finds him a coldblooded killer, according its latest edition. Jessie dotson was sentenced to six death sentences in tennessee on october 12, 2010 for. Jessie s 1 e 7 creepy connie comes a callin girl meets world. Jessie dotson is accused of killing four adults and two children and trying to kill three others. In september of 2010, jessie dotson went on trial for one of. In this episode beth and wendy dive into jessie dotson jr. Lester street survivors sit down with stephanie scurlock. The first 48 season 11 episode 42 in september of 2010, jessie dotson went on trial for one of the worst mass murders in memphis history. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Jessie dotson gets six death sentences for memphis mass. In september of 2010, jessie dotson went on trial for one of the worst mass murders in memphis histo. The first 48 interrogation of jessie dotson, 4 adults murdered, 2 kids and 2 other kids severely injured.
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