Josh Dotts (23) killed a homeless lady by pushing her into a river while she slept
Filed Under: Murderer
Published: May 30, 2007 @ 12:00 PM
Josh Dotts (23)
Murder by: Drowning
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
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Metro police have arrested two men in connection with the Aug. 11 murder of Tara Cole, a homeless woman who was pushed into the Cumberland while she slept on a dock in Riverfront Park.
Timothy S. Webber, 21, of Lebanon and Josh S. Dotts, 22, of Lafayette are both in custody, and each has been charged with criminal homicide.
The two had come to Nashville that night with specific intent to assault and harass homeless people, police spokesman Don Aaron said in a press release.
"The actions of these two men are sickening," Chief Ronal Serpas said. "I am greatly disturbed that they chose to travel into our downtown area from other counties to bully the homeless."
"Detective Ricky Winfrey and his fellow investigators at the Central Precinct were determined to identify the persons responsible for Tara Cole's death. I am very proud of their efforts and dedication," Serpas said.
Cole's body was recovered from underneath a barge that supports the Riverfront concert stage Tuesday.
Police believe it was Webber who physically pushed Cole to her death.
Both men also face charges of aggravated assault in another incident. They are accused of striking a homeless man, Jessie Masters, 26, in the face with a beer bottle earlier in the evening.
Timothy S. Webber, 21, of Lebanon and Josh S. Dotts, 22, of Lafayette are both in custody, and each has been charged with criminal homicide.
The two had come to Nashville that night with specific intent to assault and harass homeless people, police spokesman Don Aaron said in a press release.
"The actions of these two men are sickening," Chief Ronal Serpas said. "I am greatly disturbed that they chose to travel into our downtown area from other counties to bully the homeless."
"Detective Ricky Winfrey and his fellow investigators at the Central Precinct were determined to identify the persons responsible for Tara Cole's death. I am very proud of their efforts and dedication," Serpas said.
Cole's body was recovered from underneath a barge that supports the Riverfront concert stage Tuesday.
Police believe it was Webber who physically pushed Cole to her death.
Both men also face charges of aggravated assault in another incident. They are accused of striking a homeless man, Jessie Masters, 26, in the face with a beer bottle earlier in the evening.
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