Dyersburg man sentenced to 15 years for second degree murder

Dyersburg Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Second Degree Murder

Dyersburg, TN — Jerremiah Davis, 20 years of age, of Dyersburg has been sentenced to a total of 15 years to be served at 100% in the Tennessee Department of Corrections for the Murder of 18 year old Kobe Parson of Dyersburg and an 12 years for the Attempted Murder of Christian Scott of Dyersburg.

Danny Goodman, Jr, District Attorney General for the 29th Judicial District announced the sentence on September 16, 2025.

District Attorney General Danny Goodman, Jr. said, “Anytime a loved one is lost, there is nothing that can be done to bring that person back to the family. We can, however, try to give some closure by seeking justice on behalf of the victims. We at the district attorney’s office will continue to zealously prosecute all criminal cases in an effort to make our community safe. I would personally like to thank the Dyersburg Police Department for the long hours investigating this crime to bring justice to Kobe Parson and his family.”

This case was investigated by the Dyersburg Police Department and was prosecuted by District Attorney General Danny Goodman, Jr.

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