Feb 25, 2025 – The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office Tuesday announced that Brian Damron, age 62 of Southaven, will serve 20 years in prison with the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) after pleading guilty to charges of attempted murder and sexual battery.
Following his prison term, Damron will also face 10 years of post-release supervision (PRS) and have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
Brian Damron
The plea was entered earlier this month, and he was sentenced Monday by Judge Gerald Chatham, Sr.
District Attorney Matthew Barton expressed gratitude toward the victim for her bravery
“We are deeply thankful for the victim’s strength in coming forward and the resolve she continues to show as a survivor,” Barton said. “Her testimony during the sentencing was a most magnificent display of courage. I honor her and am thankful this evil and vile man will no longer live among us.”
Barton also remarked on the severity of the sentence given Damron’s age.
“For a man of his age and health, this sentence almost certainly means he will die in a Mississippi prison,” Barton remarked. “As insurance, we have coordinated with Kentucky, where we expect they will tack on many years since this offense violates his parole for previous crimes there.”
The case was investigated by the Southaven Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Steven Jubera.
Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.
