Man sentenced to 40 years in prison after killing gay lover

Man sentenced to 40 years in prison after killing gay lover

A man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the killing of gay Mississippi student Jimmy “Jay” Lee.

Killer of student Jimmie “Jay” Lee sentenced to 40 years in prison

Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., 25, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the killing of University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, whose disappearance in 2022 drew national concern and prompted a years‑long investigation. Herrington entered a guilty plea to second‑degree murder and tampering with evidence as jury selection began for what would have been his second trial. Jay Lee, a 20‑year‑old well‑loved member of Oxford, Miss…