BRYAN, TX – A Bryan man has been sentenced to five decades in prison after admitting to killing his wife in a violent act triggered by jealousy, authorities said.

Brandon Dickerson, 30, entered a guilty plea Tuesday in Brazos County District Court for the murder of 23-year-old Alexis Walls. Judge Kyle Hawthorne handed down a 50-year prison sentence, following Dickerson’s admission of responsibility for the fatal shooting.

The crime occurred in February 2025 at the couple’s home on East 18th Street, not far from the Texas A&M University campus. In the early morning hours, Dickerson called 911, telling dispatchers he had shot and killed Walls, who was the mother of his child. Emergency responders arrived shortly after 1 a.m. and found Walls dead from multiple gunshot wounds.

Investigators later determined that Walls had been shot 15 times. Dickerson and Walls were living together in a common-law marriage. According to court documents, Dickerson told detectives he believed Walls was being unfaithful, which fueled his actions that night.

The couple’s young son, just 18 months old at the time and described as autistic by family members, was present in the home during the shooting but was not physically harmed. Authorities reported that the child is now in the care of Walls’ parents.

While prosecutors described Walls as a vibrant and caring individual who brought joy to those around her, the loss has left a deep void for her friends and family. Loved ones remember her as outgoing, kind, and always willing to help others.

Following his arrest, Dickerson was held at the Brazos County Detention Center on a $300,000 bond. He will be transferred to the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to serve out his sentence.

Dickerson’s legal representation stated that he is remorseful for his actions and accepts the consequences of his guilty plea. The defense indicated that Dickerson intends to fully serve his punishment for the crime.

Walls was the youngest of three siblings, beloved by her family for her warmth and energetic personality. Her parents and friends have expressed grief over her death, emphasizing the special bond she shared with her son.

No parole eligibility exists for Dickerson until he has served at least half of his sentence. Meanwhile, family and friends continue to mourn the loss of Walls, vowing to keep her memory alive while supporting her child in the years to come.