Mississippi Teen Charged With Murder Just Hours After High School Graduation – Crime Online
Up next
Author
Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest


A Mississippi teen was jailed on a murder charge Saturday, just hours after he graduated from high school.

Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said Justin Robert Coggins, 18, is believed to have shot 33-year-old Dustin Hoffpauir to death during a domestic dispute.

WTVA reported that deputies received the call about a shooting at about 7 p.m. Saturday night and found Hoffpauir dead.

The state medical examiner will conduct an autopsy, WCBI reported.

Coggins received his diploma from Caledonia High School during the graduation ceremony Saturday morning.

Officials released no further details about the incident and said the case remains under investigation.

Coggins is being held at the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center.

For the latest true crime and justice news, subscribe to the ‘Crime Stories with Nancy Grace’ podcast.

[Featured image: Justin Robert Coggins leaves the stage after receiving his high school diploma/Caledonia High School]



Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest
You May Also Like
Matthew Lanz Murder Trial: Neighbor Accused of Murdering Firefighter & Wife, Leaving Tot Alone with Bodies

Verdict Announced in Matthew Lanz Trial: Neighbor Convicted in Fatal Attack on Firefighter and Spouse

A Georgia court has found Matthew Lanz guilty of two counts of…
Mom headed to prison for neglecting starving infant son

Father Sentenced to Prison for Starving Infant Son to Death: Justice Served

Left: Taryn Strait. Right: De’Varius D. Keys (Dane County Jail). A Wisconsin…
Man called girlfriend 18 times before killing her: Cops

Tragic Fatality: Man’s Repeated Calls Precede Girlfriend’s Murder, Police Report

Left inset: Kevin Calamaco-Morales (Wyandotte County Detention Center). Right inset: Ana Juarez…
Woman dragged pedestrian after verbal altercation: Police

Police Report: Woman Allegedly Drags Pedestrian Following Verbal Dispute

Background: The neighborhood in Miami, Fla., where Crystal Collins allegedly dragged a…
Former DOJ lawyer allegedly obstructed Jack Smith inquiry

Ex-DOJ Attorney Faces Allegations of Obstructing Jack Smith Investigation: What You Need to Know

Inset bottom center: Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Windom leaves the U.S. District…
Manhunt under way after elderly couple targeted in shooting twice in two days

Urgent Manhunt: Elderly Couple Shot Twice in 48 Hours – Community on Edge

A manhunt is under way across Sydney‘s west after an elderly couple…
Teacher 'unaware' her sexual abuse of students was harmful avoids $2m payout

Shocking Verdict: Teacher Dodges $2M Payout Despite Unaware of Harmful Student Abuse

In a significant ruling, a former teacher has been relieved from the…
1-year-old dies by being strangled by car seat strap: Cops

Tragic Incident: Toddler Suffers Fatal Accident with Car Seat Strap

Share A Texas woman is in custody following the tragic death of…
Father left infant in car seat on the ground outside: Police

Shocking Incident: Infant Found Abandoned in Car Seat Outside by Father, Police Report

Inset: Larry Donell Lee (Craighead County Sheriff”s Department). Background: The suburban area…
Man admits to killing boy in attempt to 'look cool' with gun

Tragic Attempt to Impress: Stepdad’s Reckless Gun Play Leads to Devastating Outcome

Left inset: Steven Merkel (Walworth County Sheriff’s Office). Right inset: Steven Merkel’s…
16-year-old drove drunk, killed 14-year-old on bike: Police

Tragic Collision: Teen Driver Under Influence Hits Young Cyclist

Background: News footage of the scene in Holly Springs, N.C., where Max…
US Rep's aide staged own politically-motivated attack: Feds

Shocking Revelations: US Rep’s Aide Fabricates Political Attack, Say Federal Investigators

Inset, left to right: Natalie Greene (Facebook) and Greene when police found…