By Pam Dankins Mississippi Clarion Ledger

Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr., the man accused of murdering University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, entered a guilty plea Monday, Dec. 1, in Madison County during the day of jury selection.

Herrington pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in connection to Lee’s death.

Herrington is scheduled to be sentenced at 10 a.m. Dec. 2 in Oxford.

Herrington’s Jackson-based attorney Aafram Y. Sellers told reporters there were “issues” on both of the parties ends that were resolved. Herrington’s mother could be seen leaving the courthouse with tissue in her hand and rubbing her eyes. Sellers said he would give a statement after the sentencing.

Jury selection started around 9 a.m. Monday. Shortly before 10 a.m., app

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