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News Releases
As part of our commitment to transparency, the Shelby County DA’s Office issues press releases and updates for our community.
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Erica R. Williams, Director of Communications and Public Affairs
Allen Avant, Communications and Public Affairs Assistant
After reorganizing internal operations and increasing staffing in the video processing unit, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office eliminated a months-long backlog in processing case-related video evidence. By the end of 2025, the unit was fully caught up and operating ahead of schedule.
Today, the State successfully argued for a $1 million bond for Dominica Mosby, who has been charged with the death of a 3-year-old child. Prosecutors also advised the court that they will be seeking life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
“On Friday, Joel Bowman entered a guilty plea that ensures he will be under intensive supervision and receive mental health treatment for the next eight years.
After a thorough review of the facts, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office will not pursue criminal charges against General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer related to the recent courthouse incident.
A juvenile, Jesse Martinez Jr., has been transferred to adult court and is now charged with First Degree Murder in Perpetration of a Felony for the killing of 15-year-old Michael Aguilar.
A Shelby County Criminal Court judge sentenced Brandon Isabelle to a total of 147 years in prison today for the 2022 murders of Danielle Hoyle and her infant daughter, Kennedy Hoyle—a case that shook the community and drew national attention.
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