In the small town of Pine Hill, Alabama, the life of 31-year-old LaDarren Sentell Jones was cut short by an act of violence. On the night of November 12, 2022, Jones was shot and killed, marking the first murder of the year in the quiet community. His sudden and tragic death left his family and friends to grapple with the profound loss of a man they remembered as a loving and respectful individual.
The community mourned the loss of a man known to many as 'Pooh.'
In the days that followed, arrangements were made for his funeral service, which was held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the St. Paul Baptist Church in Pine Hill. He was laid to rest in the churchyard cemetery, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories for those who knew him.
For a time, the question of who was responsible for Jones's death remained unanswered. However, investigators continued their work, and their efforts eventually led to a breakthrough in the case. In April 2025, a warrant was executed for the arrest of 33-year-old Anthony Dewayne Denish in connection with the 2022 murder. Denish was taken into custody at a residence in Arlington and incarcerated at the Wilcox County Jail, bringing a measure of hope for justice to the family and friends of LaDarren Sentell Jones.
