Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement.
Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announces the guilty plea and sentencing of 19-year-old, Otha Brown on charges of second-degree murder, aggravated assault,and drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of 12-year-old, Adrian McDougles.
On May 26, 2023, Adrian McDougles, 12, and Onterrio McDougles, 16, were shot as they walked
along Ventura Drive. The Jackson Police Department responded to the shooting and the two brothers were transported by ambulance to UMMC. Adrain ultimately succumbed to his wounds; however, Onterrio survived with gunshot wounds to the right shoulder and left arm. Detectives were able to identify Brown as the shooter by reviewing video surveillance from cameras in the area of the shooting. Two others were also arrested and charged in connection with the shooting. According to JPD, the motive for the shooting was retaliation.
The trial court sentenced Brown to 35 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) with 10 years suspended and 25 years to serve for second-degree murder; 25 years in the custody of the MDOC for drive-by shooting; and, 20 years in the custody of the MDOC for aggravated assault. Pursuant to Mississippi law, Brown will serve the entirety of his 25-year sentence for second-degree murder without the possibility of probation or parole.
“This case is particularly troubling given the young ages of everyone involved,” DA Owens said following the sentencing hearing. “I hope this sentence sends a clear message to the young people in our community that violence is not the solution to disputes and that such violence will not be tolerated by the citizens of Hinds County.”
Kingfish note: Young Adrian was a student at Mid-Town Charter School. Tragically, his mother moved her family to Hattiesburg to escape Jackson violence and was in town for the late Adrian's graduation ceremony.
14 comments:
25-years isn't a deterrent for animals like this. Only a firing squad or "old sparky" is effective.
He will still be young when he gets out.
Let’s hope he can learn a trade and become productive and atone for his sins.
Because if he is still the same angry feral upon release, he will do no good for society.
Why suspend 10 years? What good does it do the community to not lock a murderer of a child up for the maximum time allowed?
Slap on the wrist for killing an innocent human.
He killed a 12 year old boy. His new neighbors should perform a reduction of his 25 year sentence.
Just dust his useless ass now.
That's not enough
Second degree murder? If I'm not mistaken the main difference between 1st and 2nd degree murder is planning, aforethought and intention.
If 'retaliation', driving along, slowing down and pumping bullets does not involve planning and intent, what the hell does?
Justice was not served.
This is so sad, Pitbull's are put down for less and that is all he is, a Pitbull! He killed an innocent little boy almost my grandson's age. and gets a slap on wrist as for as murders get. Why suspend anything or not give him the needle when they had him dead to rights. He is not scared of prison, he will hook up with his affiliated hood rats and give them another number in strength.Prison is a fat 0 deterrent for these animals.
They hung "horse thieves" in the old days. Then what happened??? Well, there was one less horse thief to worry about.
When one takes an innocent life, one's life must be given up in return. Then there are no worries as to that happening once again. Quite simple.
An eye for an eye is justice here. 10 years reduced is a farce.
The killer is young and appears healthy. I am of the opinion he would be an excellent organ donor. This would save taxpayer dollars, help someone in need of an organ and get a criminal off the street for good. Perhaps other youts would learn from such a sentence.
Unfortunately, “without the possibility of probation or parole” does not mean he will serve “the entirety of his 25 years.” He can get 30-for-30 credit and will be out in about 12. Not much justice for the victims here.
@1:39
Nice try but he’s not staying in the Rankin County Jail.
I dont know whats more upsetting.
How numb we have all become to these murders in Jackson.
Or, the almost useless judicial system.
Why so many large(ish) cities tolerate this sort of ineffective leadership and lack of safety is befuddling.
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