Man Pleads Guilty, Avoids Threat of Death Penalty in Torture-Killing of 22-Year-Old Knoxville Woman

Man pleads guilty to murder in 2024 death of 22-year-old Knoxville woman

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man has pleaded guilty to murder and several other charges connected to the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Danishka Sibaja Mejia that happened just over a year ago. Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen's office confirmed to 6 News that Latawyne Osborne, 40, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder, three counts of attempted first degree murder and one count of aggravated sexual battery. He was sentenced…

Man pleads guilty, avoids threat of death penalty in torture-killing of 22-year-old Knoxville woman

On April 5, 2024, Danishka Melina Sibaja Mejia was found dead inside a South Knoxville home. Latawyne Osborne pleaded guilty to murdering her.