NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After two hours of deliberation, a jury found a man guilty in connection with a 2018 homicide case.
Officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) were initially called to a 21st Avenue North home around 7 a.m. on July 9, 2018, for a welfare check. However, the MNPD instead found 46-year-old Donna Adams apparently beaten to death in the bathroom of her home.
Police arrested John Holman Jr. later that same day after he reportedly ran his vehicle into the Cumberland River. When he was rescued by a boater, he allegedly admitted attempting suicide because he had “hurt” Adams with a bat.
In court, it was revealed officers discovered “a bloody wooden bat” that was used to strike Adams at least 10 times. Adams’ arms were also broken after she tried to protect her head from the blows. A report also found she had been strangled.
A jury found Holman guilty of first-degree premeditated murder after two hours of deliberation late last week, according to a Monday press release. Holman received a life sentence.
“Donna Adams and her family finally received justice after six and a half long years,” Assistant District Attorney Debbie Housel said. “When the Davidson County jury announced their verdict, Ms. Adams two daughters who courageously testified against their father yesterday were overcome with joy.”
