UPDATE: Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. has been charged with Capital Murder and Tampering with Evidence.
He is in custody until his bond hearing next Friday.
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The man accused of killing former Ole Miss student Jimmie “Jay” Lee in 2022 is set to face arraignment on a new charge in Lafayette County Circuit Court.
Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. will appear before the court at 1 p.m. today, just days after hunters in Carroll County discovered Lee’s remains, ending a search that spanned more than two years.
Here are photos of Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. and District Attorney Ben Creekmore arriving at the courthouse today.
Investigators said that Herrington is accused of killing Lee to allegedly conceal a romantic relationship. The case has drawn significant attention since Lee’s disappearance in 2022.
Victim: Jimmie “Jay” Lee
In December 2024, Herrington stood trial for the murder, but proceedings ended in a mistrial.
Herrington has consistently denied the allegations and maintained his innocence throughout the investigation and legal proceedings.
The discovery of Lee’s remains marks a major development in the case.
We will bring you the very latest from the courtroom today.
