82-year-old woman charged with murder in boyfriend’s death

By Kelcie Bolden

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    TUNICA COUNTY, Mississippi (WAPT) — An 82-year-old woman has been charged with murder in the death of her boyfriend.

The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office says the department received a 911 call at approximately 3:15 p.m. Tuesday about a shooting at a residence on Tibbs Road.

The department says the caller reported she had shot her boyfriend.

Deputies, along with emergency responders, were dispatched to the scene. There, deputies found a male victim with a fatal wound.

The victim was later identified as 75-year-old James Larry Jr. of Sledge, MS.

The caller, authorities identified as 82-year-old Mattie Crockett of Sledge, was taken to an area hospital for treatment and was later released. Deputies then transported her to the Tunica County Jail.

Crockett appeared before a judge Wednesday and was issued a $100,000 bond.

Anyone with information in this ongoing investigation can contact Tunica County Sheriff’s Office at 662-363-1411.

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