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April 22, 2025
On March 3, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m. Charlotte Shedd hit and dragged Christina Lynn Howard with her 2012 Chevy Traverse moments after she exited Shedd’s vehicle. Ms. Howard died of her extensive injuries while in route to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Days later, when questioned, Shedd alleged to police that she did not remember the incident as she suffered from seizures and had not been taking her seizure medication.
On April 1, 2025, 53-year-old Charlotte Shedd was found guilty by a Copiah County jury of Manslaughter Culpable-Negligence for the death of 49-year-old Christina Lynn Howard. The jury returned its verdict in less than one hour. Defendant Shedd was sentenced to 10 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections by Copiah County Circuit Court Judge Tomika H. Irving who presided over the proceedings.
On April 21, 2025, Judge Tomika H. Irving overturned the verdict of the Copiah County trial jury thereby absolving Charlotte Shedd of any charges connected to the death of Christina Lynn Howard. Ms. Charlotte is to be released from custody at the direct request of the Court.
District Attorney Shorter Levy is saddened and disappointed by the Court’s decision stating, “It is the duty of my office to ensure the safety and justice of the 22nd District, which includes Copiah County. By mandate, duty and obligation this matter was investigated, prosecuted and tried before a panel of Copiah County citizens who found the Defendant guilty. The Court’s Order has deemed the will of the people meaningless.”
