Bio

Demetrius Lott Simms was born on February 27, 1971. He grew up in Texas. Information about his childhood and early life is limited. Details about his family and upbringing are not well-documented.

When he was younger, Demetrius faced challenges with his mental abilities. He underwent several intelligence tests as he got older. For example, in 1989, at 18 years old, he received an IQ score of 71. Over the years, other scores showed lower results, like a 66 in 1994 and a 63 in 2006. Mental health professionals evaluated him multiple times to assess his capabilities.

Demetrius had some difficulties in areas like communication, social skills, and daily living. These challenges were noted during assessments. Throughout his life, he seemed to struggle with adapting to different situations.

As he grew older, he faced legal issues. His mental abilities became a topic of discussion during those times. By the time he was arrested, he had already been through various evaluations. These evaluations were crucial in understanding his mental state in later years.

Murder Story

Demetrius Lott Simms was involved in the murder of a young girl named Monique Miller on June 1, 1991. Monique was just 3 years old. Simms was arrested three days later for her murder. After his arrest, he faced a trial where he was found guilty.

On March 7, 1996, he was sentenced to death for his actions. His case later focused on questions about his mental abilities. In 2007, after a series of psychological evaluations, court findings changed his sentence. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals found that Simms was mentally retarded. This led to his death sentence being changed to life in prison on February 28, 2007.