Jamie Scott, of the Scott sisters, dies from COVID-19 related complications
One of the Scott sisters dies
One of the Scott sisters dies
Executive Director of One Voice, Nsombi Lambright, has announced Jamie Scott, of the Scott sisters, died just after 4 p.m. Nov. 9 from COVID-19-related health complications.
Jamie Scott and her sister, Gladys Scott, were given double life sentences for a robbery that netted $11.
According to court records, the Scott sisters were found guilty in 1994 of luring two men down a road near Forest, where three young assailants used a shotgun to rob the men.
Jamie Scott was 21 and Gladys Scott was 19 at the time of their imprisonment.
Then-Gov. Haley Barbour suspended the Scott sister's sentences in 2010.
Gladys Scott said her sister was a fighter.
"I will continue her fight not only for her—not just for what she stood for and what she went through—but for what she and I represent, for what others have gone through and are still going through. The fight’s not over until everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and justice," Gladys Scott said. "I would like to thank everyone for all their support during this time of grief."
Jamie Scott's funeral will be held Saturday in Pensacola, Florida.