Mississippi Teen Charged First-Degree Murder Grandmother Church Killing

Seventeen-year-old Jadynn Hamilton from Monroe County, Mississippi, has been charged with first-degree murder after confessing to the fatal beating of his 73-year-old grandmother, Ollie Hamilton, inside Smith Chapel Holiness Church. The incident occurred at the church, where Ollie's body was found near the kitchen following a 911 call, and witnesses reported a young man seeking help, later identified as Jadynn. Authorities gathered evidence at the scene that increasingly pointed to Jadynn, who was arrested and is being held on a $500,000 bond. Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook described the killing as a devastating tragedy for the family and the community, emphasizing the heartbreaking nature of a family member being the perpetrator. While no motive has been disclosed, officials noted Jadynn had no prior criminal history and highlighted the importance of recognizing youth distress to prevent such incidents. The investigation remains ongoing as the community grapples with the impact of this violent family tragedy.