JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The man accused of killing two people near the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in March 2023 has been found guilty.

The jury found Jordan Cummins guilty on two counts of first-degree murder on Wednesday, June 19. He was convicted of killing Joshua Spann, 27, and Jubilee Simpkins, 23, near the parade in 2023.

“As pleased as we are with the verdict, we don’t take any joy in this. The loss of Josh and Jubilee is a hole that really can’t be filled. And I felt that especially three days ago on Father’s Day,” said Kelly Simpkins, Jubilee’s father.

Cummins and his girlfriend, Jenny Lukens, both testified on Monday, June 17.

Kam Owens, who testified last week, claimed to see Cummins striking Lukens in the face. Owens said he got out of his car, went over to the Malibu and punched Cummins. He said Cummins then reached behind the seat of the car, pulled out a gun and began firing.

Lukens entered the courtroom on Monday in a brown jail uniform with her wrists shackled. She was also arrested in connection to the case and charged with hindering prosecution.

Lukens testified that Cummins did not hit her while they were sitting in the vehicle. She said Cummins hit the back of the seat and punched the dashboard, but she was not physically assaulted.

The state cross-examined Lukens and asked about inconsistencies in her story. She claimed she saw Spann pull a gun first.

During his testimony, Cummins said he feared for his life the day of the shooting. He claimed he asked Lukens to put his gun in her purse. Cummins also said that he hit the dashboard a few times, but he was not abusive toward Lukens.

Cummins attorney, Bill Kellum, plans to file an appeal in the case.

“We’re obviously disappointed in the verdict, but we respect the verdict, and we respect the jury, and we appreciate the jury’s time. But we do have a number of issues that are going to go up on appeal,” Kellum said.

Cummins will be sentenced on Monday, June 24 at 1:00 p.m. He is facing life in prison.