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Man Accused of Killing Mother and Three Children Set to Appear in Court
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A man accused of fatally shooting a mother and her three children in November 2022 is expected to appear in court on Thursday afternoon.
Jonah Leon Adams, the alleged perpetrator, is scheduled to have a pre-trial hearing in Chesterfield Circuit Court at 1 p.m. He faces multiple murder charges in connection with the tragic incident that occurred on November 18, 2022.
The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning when officers received a distress call from the 4200 block of Laurel Oak Road. Upon arrival, they discovered the lifeless bodies of four individuals, all with apparent gunshot wounds.
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The caller, identified as 39-year-old JoAnna M. Cottle, reported seeing Adams outside her residence, prompting her to immediately contact 911. Tragically, the call abruptly ended with the sound of gunshots.
Following a thorough investigation, law enforcement confirmed the victims as JoAnna Cottle and her three children: 13-year-old Kaelyn M. Parson, 4-year-old Kinsey M. Cottle, and 4-year-old Jayson L. Cottle. The devastating loss of innocent lives, especially children, has deeply affected the community.
Lieutenant Colonel Chris Hensley expressed the profound impact of the scene, stating, “Those are the worst scenes involving kids. There’s no cop that forgets a scene like that.”
During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that Adams had a previous relationship with JoAnna Cottle and was the biological father of Kinsey and Jayson Cottle.
Authorities disclosed that Adams had a protective order against him, although it remains undisclosed whether the order was issued for JoAnna Cottle or her family.
Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) subsequently apprehended Adams at his residence in Maryland. He has since been charged with multiple counts of aggravated murder and other related offenses.
Adams is scheduled to appear in court again for a 10-day jury trial commencing on August 18, 2024.
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