OXFORD — The parents of Jimmie "Jay" Lee , who worked tirelessly to seek justice for their son's disappearance and death, expressed gratitude for the case's resolution while voicing frustration over delays caused by technology companies during a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Oxford.

Prosecutors also shared new details in the case.

Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr., the perpetrator, was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years in prison . During jury selection the day before, Herrington pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and tampering with evidence charges in connection with Lee's death.

Prosecutors believe Herrington killed Lee, who was part of the LGBTQ+ community, to conceal their romantic, sexual relationship . Herrington's Jackson-based attorney Aafram Y. Sellers disagreed

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