Second Minton Defendant Pleads Guilty to 2017 Sunflower, MS Murder; Lazirric Minton is Sentenced to 40 years

Dewayne RichardsonMississippi Delta DA 4th District

Indianola, MS— District Attorney Dewayne Richardson announced today that Marquavis Minton, 26 yoa,  pled guilty to his role in the March 27, 2017 murder of Annie Ruth Johnson in Sunflower, MS. Marquavis Minton’s trial was set to begin this week in Sunflower County Circuit Court, however Marquavis Minton pled guilty and he will be sentenced at a later date. On …

SUNFLOWER JURY CONVICTS DAMIAN BUCK OF MANSLAUGHTER WITH A FIREARM ENHANCEMENT

Dewayne RichardsonMississippi Delta DA 4th District

Indianola, MS—After approximately four hours of deliberations a Sunflower County jury found Damian Buck guilty for killing De’Aubrey Roscoe following a four-day trial last week, District Attorney Dewayne Richardson announced today. In April of 2019, officers of the Indianola Police Department were called to respond to a shot victim on Oak Street at approximately eight at night.  Upon their arrival, …

JURY CONVICTS LAMARCUS WALLACE, KERRY WALLACE AND PATRICK WALLACE OF CAPITAL MURDER

Dewayne RichardsonMississippi Delta DA 4th District

Indianola, MS—Lamarcus Wallace, Kerry Wallace, and Patrick Wallace, of Indianola, were convicted yesterday by a Sunflower County Jury following a three-day trial, District Attorney Dewayne Richardson announced today.  Justice delayed does not always mean justice denied. Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2013, the body of Christopher “Zeek” Burnett was found inside of his home in Drew, MS by his sister. Deputies …