A Texas man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing his Ghanaian-American wife after being convinced she was cheating on him.

Brandon Dickerson, 30, pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife, 23-year-old Alexis Walls, nearly a year after he shot her 15 times inside their home in Bryan, Texas.

According to a report by atlantablackstar.com, Dickerson has been sentenced to the maximum 50-year prison term by Judge Kyle Hawthorne.

According to court documents, the shooting occurred in February 2025. Dickerson fired 15 shots at Walls shortly after midnight.

Dickerson later told investigators that he shot Walls in a jealous rage because he suspected that she was being unfaithful.

He also called 911 shortly after the shooting and confessed to killing his wife.

At the time of the incident, the couple’s 18-month-old child was inside the home. The child was not physically harmed during the shooting.

The Brazos County District Attorney’s Office said the child, who is autistic, is now living with Walls’ parents.

In a statement following Dickerson’s guilty plea, the Brazos County District Attorney’s Office described Walls as “friendly, kind, and thoughtful”.

Her family affectionately referred to her as a “hurricane” because of her lively personality and the way she welcomed people.

“Alexis never met a stranger. She welcomed everyone she met with open arms,” the DA’s office said.

Texas man sentenced to 50 years for killing Ghanaian-American partner

“She was bubbly and talkative. For her family, she was a ball of joy. For her friends, she was a listening ear. For her young son, Zaylen, she was everything.”

Following the sentencing, Dickerson’s lawyers said their client was remorseful and accepted responsibility for his actions.

“Dickerson is sincerely remorseful for the actions of that night. Further, as evidenced in his plea, he takes full responsibility for his actions and accepts the punishment [assessed] in this case by Judge Kyle Hawthorne,” his legal team said in a statement to KCEN.

The defence also commended the Brazos County District Attorney’s Office for its professionalism throughout the case.

Dickerson will now serve 50 years in prison for the murder of Walls, bringing a sentencing conclusion to a case in which investigators said jealousy over suspected infidelity preceded the fatal shooting.

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