PRICHARD | The saga of Jettis Holifield’s murder is finally over.
Tarrance Shavers admitted Friday to shooting the 20-year-old in the back of the head in front of a service station eight years ago. It’s a case that nearly fell through the cracks after Prichard police lost nearly everything related to the investigation except the initial report saying Holifield had been shot.
His mother, Melinda Holifield, fought for the case to be reopened, which eventually happened in 2007.
Prosecutors used eyewitness testimony and DNA evidence to find Shavers. He was sentenced to three years in prison and 17 years’ probation for the crime.
The case is the first successful prosecution for the Alabama Attorney General’s new cold case unit.
3 years…..That’s all Jettis Holifield’s life was worth? The murderer should get at least life with no parole. NOT 3 YEARS!!!
that was my damm cuzn he should rot
I feel that the man that killed JETTIS should have gotten more then 3years if the man had killed a white man he would received death but Alabama hasn’t changed its worst then state of mississippi.
U PEOPLE always try to blame the white man lmao
I really admired Melinda’s efforts, she never gave up. I also find her to be camera ready, you are a dam good looking lady. Look me up
I first viewed this story on an investigation channel last night and didn’t get to see the end result. I’m so glad the person responsible is finally being held accountable for his actions, 3 years is not nearly enough time for his cowardly actions but just remember that the ultimate judgement day for this person will eventually come. I have so much respect for you, as a parent, to stick with this and not allow some lazy, corrupt authorities to just wash it under the rug because they felt that Jettis’ life wasn’t important. You are in my prayers!
Ive known jettis since we were kids. The dude who killed shouldve gotten life.