Terryon Thomas, a popular TikTok developer with 4 million fans on his primary account, ended up being notorious for his comical and relatable videos, a number of which he was implicated of copying from other developers.
The 20-year-old acquired brand-new prestige this week after he was charged with second-degree murder and blockage of justice on Thursday.
The online developer has actually been at the center of a social networks craze over claims that he was associated with the death of therapist William Nicholas Abraham. Numerous posts on TikTok and X, a few of which amassed countless views, hypothesized on the relationship in between Thomas and Abraham.
Thomas, who is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was jailed in Dallas on Tuesday. He is implicated of eliminating Abraham, who was discovered dead on the side of a highway near Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, on Sunday. Police authorities stated Abraham, 69, passed away as an outcome of blunt-force injury.
NBC News has actually connected to the management group noted on Thomas' profile for remark however did not get a reaction.
Here's what to learn about the TikTok star.
Who is Mr Prada?
Thomas started getting traction on TikTok in late 2022. He has actually made various accounts for many years, however his existing primary account, which utilizes the deal with mr.prada456, has 4 million fans.
Thomas ended up being well-known on the platform for copying other developers' videos strove shot. Some developers who had their material re-created by Thomas called him out, however his unapologetic mindset towards their problems rapidly generated a meme.
Some TikTok users declared to be “Mr Prada victims” and would make videos feigning distress when Thomas would like their videos, according to Know Your Meme.
Thomas made a video at the time stating he was “unbothered” by the criticism. The video has actually given that been erased.
Over the previous year, Thomas' fans have actually revealed issue over the TikToker's wellness after he made a post meaning solitude, revealed that his name “is not Prada any longer” and published a number of videos revealing he shaved his head and eyebrows.
What are the allegations versus Thomas?
Thomas was charged with second-degree murder and blockage of justice in connection with Abraham's death.
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office stated it discovered blood, sharp things and other weapons in Thomas' home, according to an affidavit for an arrest warrant. The affidavit likewise stated that Abraham was recorded on security video going into Thomas' apartment building the day before his body was discovered.
Witnesses saw Thomas dragging a tarpaulin down the stairs and packing it into Abraham's vehicle, according to the affidavit.
Authorities in Dallas jailed Thomas after a different arrest warrant was released by Baton Rouge cops following a traffic drop in which he was believed of driving Abraham's automobile unapproved and apparently declined to adhere to officers.
Thomas was jailed on suspicion of unapproved usage of an automobile,
