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Travis Cohens has been sentenced to life in prison, plus an additional 27 years, for the 2022 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Teonka Gunn.

Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has released its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of measurable progress in public safety, justice reform, and efficiency in the criminal justice system.

A Shelby County jury has convicted a man on multiple charges, including two counts of Rape of a Child, two counts of Aggravated Sexual Battery, and one count of Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure.

The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee has officially dismissed an ethics complaint filed against Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy by State Senator Brent Taylor. Following a thorough review in accordance with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, the Board determined that the complaint lacked merit and has closed the matter with no further action.

Shelby County, TN – A Whitehaven man was found guilty of Second-Degree Murder on Friday in the death of a woman whose body was discovered beneath his truck in a strip mall parking lot.

A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 23 years in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting outside a Parkway Village grocery store in 2022.

After a two-day trial, William Bowers has been found guilty of aggravated assault in a domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend, Dianna Johnson.

The Shelby County DA’s Office is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Donna Fields, a dedicated prosecutor and former judge, who was tragically killed in a car accident on Monday.

A judge increased Adam Lambert's bond from $200,000 to $1 million during a hearing on Friday after the State successfully argued for the increase. Facing charges of Aggravated Child Abuse and Aggravated Child Neglect, Lambert asked the court to lower his bond to $100,000 through his defense counsel, blaming his co-defendant for the crimes.

Following a two-day trial, a jury has convicted Jesus Castanon of Rape of a Child.

Shelby County, TN—A jury has convicted Latonya Nelson of second-degree murder for the death of her husband, Jermaine Nelson.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office invites the public to join the 14th Annual Season of Remembrance Ceremony, a special event honoring the memory of Shelby County’s homicide victims during the Holiday season.

A jury has convicted Calvin Watson of first-degree murder for the May 1, 2020, shooting death of Marquavious Lurks. The verdict follows a three-day trial where the State presented evidence proving Watson’s culpability.

Today, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office officially filed a writ of certiorari, an emergency appeal, in response to Shelby County General Sessions Judge Bill Anderson's decision earlier this week to release a defendant on their own recognizance. The office promptly began preparing the appeal on the same day the judge issued the decision, culminating in today’s filing.

On November 16, a Shelby County jury convicted Jose Murillo-Salgado on multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder by premeditation, two counts of first-degree murder in the perpetration of a felony, and especially aggravated burglary.

Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy invites Bartlett residents to participate in a community town hall on Tuesday, November 19th, at New Hope Christian Church, located at 3300 Kirby Whitten Road.

Today, Joshua Dotson was sentenced to 102 years in prison for the murders of his former girlfriend, Jamesha Covson, and her unborn child. Dotson received two consecutive 51-year sentences — one for each life taken — ensuring he will spend the rest of his life behind bars.