New Haven Man Receives 100-Year Sentence for Double Homicide

WHO:

NH Register - Octavius Kindred, 42 years old, was involved in the case.

WTNH - Judge commented on Kindred's lack of respect for human life.

WHAT:

NH Register - Kindred was sentenced to 100 years in prison for the double homicide.

WTNH - Kindred received an additional 20 years of special parole.

WTNH - Kindred was found guilty of two counts of murder.

WHERE:

NH Register - The incident occurred in a New Haven home belonging to Alfreda Youmans.

WHEN:

NH Register - The double homicide took place on January 10, 2021.

WHY:

WTNH - The judge's statement indicated a belief that Kindred had "no respect for human life," suggesting a motive related to disregard for human life.

HOW:

NH Register - Kindred entered the home and fatally shot Alfreda Youmans and her houseguest, Jeffrey Dotson.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 04:00 UTC)

Octavius Kindred, aged 42, has been sentenced to a total of 120 years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of murder in a double homicide that occurred in a New Haven home. The judge expressed concern over Kindred's lack of respect for human life, highlighting the severity of the crime in which he fatally shot Alfreda Youmans and her houseguest, Jeffrey Dotson. In addition to the 100-year prison sentence, Kindred will also face 20 years of special parole.