 (Pictured L-R): DA Fred Agee, DA Danny Goodman, and U.S. Atty., Mike Dunavant at the 23rd annual Tennessee Season to Remember
Just one week after we hosted our own Season of Remembrance here in Shelby County, I was honored to join families from across Tennessee in Nashville for the 23rd annual Tennessee Season to Remember, hosted by the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference.
Families and friends who have lost loved ones to homicide gathered at the Tennessee State Museum to honor their memories and to find strength in one another. During the ceremony, families placed ornaments on memorial wreaths that will be displayed at the State Capitol—each one representing a life taken too soon and a family forever changed.
Being part of this statewide remembrance reinforced what we know all too well: grief does not stop at county lines, and neither should our compassion or our commitment to victims and their families. Such grief is often especially hard on family members during the holidays. If you know of someone who’s lost a loved one, especially this year, please reach out to them during this season.
To the families we serve—both here at home and across Tennessee—you are not forgotten. We honor your loved ones, and we remain committed to standing with you every step of the way.
Memphis Man Sentenced to 15 Years at 100% for Aggravated Burglary: Criminal Court Judge Carolyn Wade Blackett sentenced Jason Cooper on Thursday to 15 years at 100% for Aggravated Burglary. Cooper’s sentence follows a three-day jury trial on October 1, 2025, where jurors found him guilty.
Cooper broke into the victim’s home on May 6, 2024, while she was away. Her surveillance system alerted her to the break-in, and she returned home to confront Cooper as he walked out of her house and got into his car. Before confronting him, she photographed his license plate and later gave the information to Memphis police.
Officers stopped Cooper two days later in the same vehicle. During the trial, the victim identified Cooper in court without hesitation. Prosecutors noted Cooper’s extensive criminal history, and Judge Blackett classified him as a persistent, Range III offender, which required the 15-year sentence at 100%.
Cooper also faces a separate Aggravated Sexual Battery case that the SVU team is handling.
ADAs J.D. Hamblen and Dijahanua Jones prosecuted the case.
Case Held to State in Fatal Shooting of Rapper “Sayso P”: Assistant District Attorney Tanisha Johnson successfully handled the preliminary hearing for Kevin Brown, who faces charges of First-Degree Murder, two counts of Criminal Attempt—First-Degree Murder, and additional offenses in connection with the March 22, 2025, killing of Letorian Hunt, also known as rapper “Sayso P.”
After three hours of testimony from 10 witnesses and the presentation of extensive video evidence, the court held the case to the State as charged. Bond remains set at $2 million.
Police responded to the shooting just before 2:45 p.m. on March 22. Authorities reported that the incident, which occurred outside the Westin Memphis Beale Street Hotel, appeared to be targeted.
ADA Tanisha Johnson handled the hearing.
Juvenile Defendant Transferred to Adult Court in Killing of Israeli Locksmith in South Memphis: Following a full transfer hearing, prosecutors successfully argued that 18-year-old Arthur Jones Jr. should face adult charges for the killing of Aviv Broek. The court found probable cause on all charges, including Especially Aggravated Robbery, First-Degree Murder, and Murder in the Perpetration of a Felony related to Aggravated Robbery.
Prosecutors presented evidence that Jones participated in a planned robbery targeting car programmers and key fobs used in ongoing stolen vehicle operations. The victim’s family participated in Tuesday’s hearing via Zoom from Israel and expressed their approval of the court’s decision.
Chief Prosecutor Matthew Ian John is handling the case.
CID Agents Thank Leadership for Pension Equity Efforts
 County-funded Criminal Investigator Division agents surprised DA Mulroy and CAO Jessica Indingaro with a token of appreciation for their successful advocacy to have them counted as public safety employees for purposes of their pension benefits. The county pension board and County Commission recently approved this change, remedying a decades-long inequity against county-funded law enforcement staff working in the DAs office. Each such CID officer signed a card expressing their appreciation for their effort.
DA Mulroy and Staff Volunteer with Neighborhood Christian Center
 DA Mulroy and members of his staff volunteered to help the Neighborhood Christian Center by filling holiday food boxes for families in need. Their participation reflects the office’s commitment to supporting the community and spreading holiday cheer.
 DA Mulroy pictured at the IBEW Union holiday party.
 (Pictured L-R): General Sessions Judge Marcie Ingram, Circuit Court Judge Gina Higgins (left of DA Mulroy), and Judicial Commissioner Shayla Purifoy (left of Judge Higgins)
DA Mulroy at the Ben F. Jones chapter of the National Bar Association holiday mixer.
 DA Mulroy pictured at the Ron Redwing Holiday mixer with former Assistant Professor David Acey, General Sessions Judge Danielle Mitchell Sims, and General Sessions Judge Taylor Bachelor
“It’s about a third less than last year but like I said, still far too many,” Mulroy said of the number of ornaments hung this year. “Too many souls stolen from us, ripped from us. Too many people. Too many guns. Solving too many beefs with too many bullets.” |Mulroy honors victims, condemns gun violence at ‘Season of Remembrance’ event| via The Daily Memphian
The prosecution against the man who allegedly shot and killed Memphis rapper Sayso P will move forward to the Grand Jury for indictment, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office said Monday. Kevin Brown, who has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of Memphis rapper Letorian Hunt, also known as Sayso P, will have his case held to state as charged and moved forward to the Grand Jury. |Case against suspected killer of Memphis rapper Sayso P goes to Grand Jury| via FOX13
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and decided not to pursue any charges: “At the request of my Office, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation into Clerk Sawyer’s role in this matter, viewed video, and interviewed relevant witnesses,” DA Steve Mulroy said. “The results of these were shared with and reviewed by my Office. There is simply no evidence that Clerk Sawyer solicited, aided or directed her security guard to bypass Courthouse security. Her interaction with sheriff deputies did not appear to violate any state law. As a result, she will face no criminal charges in this matter.” |Clerk Sawyer will not face charges after courthouse incident| via WMC5
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