In pictures on his Instagram profile, Lee is seen wearing a gold necklace resembling the one found at the weekend. He was a popular member of Oxford’s LGBTQ+ community, according to local media.

The University of Mississippi graduate accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee was indicted on tampering with physical evidence, a new charge that comes on the heels of the unexpected discovery of ...

OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss issued a statement after a former student was identified after human remains were found in the woods in Carroll County. "The discovery of Jimmie 'Jay' Lee's body is a solemn ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The father of Jimmie “Jay” Lee took to Facebook to thank friends and supporters for their prayers and says his family finally has some closure now that his body has been ...

Sheldon "Timothy" Herrington Jr. was tried on a capital murder charge in connection with Jimmie "Jay" Lee’s death, but the case was declared a mistrial in December 2024.

Earlier this month, authorities confirmed the recovery and identification of Lee's remains in Carroll County. The Mississippi State Crime Lab used DNA to confirm the remains were those of Lee, who ...

Oxford Police Department officials said they continue to search for the body of Jimmie "Jay" Lee, who was last seen more than a year ago leaving the Campus Walk Apartments on July 8, 2022. "Our ...

Herrington stood trial in December, but it ended with a hung jury due in part to the lack of physical evidence like a body. Earlier this month, though, Lee’s remains were found in a rural part ...

20-year-old Jimmie “Jay” Lee was last seen alive leaving his on-campus apartment complex in July 2022. Timothy Herrington, a former classmate, was charged with capital murder in the case.

Jay’s mother Stephanie Lee was the first witness called by the state to take the stand. Stephanie testified that Jay texted her around 2 a.m. on July 8, 2022, to wish her a happy birthday.