The Tragic Murder of Jamisha Cubson

• 💔 On June 12, 2020, 19-year-old Jamisha Cubson, known as Mimi, was found shot in her Memphis home. She was nearly six months pregnant, and tragically, both she and her unborn baby died.
• ⚠️ Friends of Mimi immediately suspected her boyfriend, Joshua Dodson, who had a history of violence and criminal activity, including a prior robbery conviction.
• 📱 Mimi had planned to break up with Joshua that night, and a friend overheard an argument and the phone call abruptly ending before Mimi was found.

Joshua Dodson's Violent History

• 🔫 Investigators later linked Joshua Dodson to other violent crimes, including the November 2019 murder of 18-year-old Divian Parker and the May 2020 double homicide of Reginald Anderson and Reita Bennett.
• 🏃‍♂️ Despite being a suspect in Mimi's murder and having a history of violence, Joshua remained at large, even posting on social media about Mimi's death and proclaiming his innocence.
• 🚨 On June 17, 2020, Joshua was apprehended in a Memphis apartment complex after being added to the TBI's most wanted list.

A Shocking Trial and Confession

• ⚖️ During his trial in August 2024 for the murders of Mimi and her unborn child, Joshua represented himself and repeatedly fell asleep in court.
• 🎤 In a stunning turn, Joshua took the stand and confessed to killing Mimi, her baby, Reginald, Reita, and Divian, stating his motive was to become a real-life version of the horror movie character Michael Myers.
• 🔪 He claimed he killed Mimi because she knew about his other murders and might report him, and he also disparaged her past as a sex worker.

Sentencing and Legal Ramifications

• 🎃 Joshua was sentenced to 102 years for the murders of Mimi and her baby. On Halloween 2024, he received this sentence, a date with ironic significance to his stated inspiration.
• ⛓️ Following his confession, Joshua was charged with three additional murder counts. On Valentine's Day 2025, he pleaded guilty to these charges and received a consecutive sentence of 159 years.
• 🔒 With a total sentence of 261 years, Joshua Dodson will never be released from prison.

The Pursuit of Notoriety

• 🌟 The podcast host suggests Joshua's motive was not to evade capture but to gain infamy and attention through his crimes and confession.
• 🗣️ His public confession and comparison to Michael Myers brought him the notoriety he sought, though the host emphasizes this should not overshadow the victims' lives.
• ⚠️ The case highlights the importance of responsible true crime storytelling, focusing on the tragedy and victims rather than glorifying perpetrators.