Pontotoc County DA speaks about seeking death penalty in “heinous” 2024 double homicide case
Back in December, 42-year-old Richard Chambers was captured by law enforcement after an alleged killing spree.
Pontotoc County DA seeking death penalty for man charged in 2024 double homicide
In a court filing on Wednesday, District Attorney Erik Johnson said Chambers should be “punished by death” for his crimes.
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District attorney pursuing death penalty in Pontotoc County murder case
A man suspected of a triple homicide and the subject of a multi-county manhunt in December has been informed by District 22 District Attorney Erik ...
January grand jury returns 91 indictments, 43 arraigned
A County grand jury which deliberated in January 2025 returned 91 indictments; and arraignments were recently held in County Circuit Court for 43 of those defendants. Forty-eight of ...
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DA seeks death penalty against Chambers
Pontotoc County District Attorney Erik Johnson is seeking the death penalty against Richard Dewayne Chambers, who is accused of killing two Pontotoc County residents during a crime spree in December.