Mr. Prada, Popular TikToker, Arrested in Connection to Murdered Therapist Whose Body Was Found Alongside a Highway
Authorities apprehended a popular TikTok personality in relation to the murder of a therapist, whose remains were found wrapped in a tarp on a Louisiana highway last weekend.
According to a court affidavit, Terryon Ishmael Thomas, 20, also known as Mr. Prada, was being sought on multiple charges, including aggravated criminal damage, resisting arrest, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, following the death of 69-year-old William Nicholas Abraham.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office reported that Abraham's body was located on Sunday along Highway 51, between the small community of Fluker and the Village of Tangipahoa, near the southeastern border of Louisiana. His body was partially concealed beside the road, roughly 60 miles northeast of Baton Rouge, where he was employed.
The local coroner ruled that Baton Rouge therapist William Nicholas Abraham, 69, died from blunt force trauma, labeling his death a homicide. Abraham's body was found wrapped in a tarp along a roadside in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
As the investigation unfolded, social media buzzed with speculation after authorities released images of a person of interest. Fans of platforms like 'The Shade Room' noticed a resemblance between the person in the images and popular TikTok influencer, Mr. Prada, known for his comedic content. Though police had not officially named him at the time, online users were quick to make connections.
Terryon Ishmael Thomas, 20, also known as Mr. Prada, was later arrested in Dallas, Texas. He was wanted on charges including aggravated criminal damage, resisting arrest, and unauthorized vehicle use. He was taken into custody Tuesday night and remains jailed without bond.
Thomas, who hails from Newellton in northern Tensas Parish, was linked to the case, though authorities have not yet revealed a motive or confirmed if he knew Abraham prior to the murder.
The online speculation grew when some connected Abraham's murder to resurfaced accusations from 2015, when the therapist was accused of molesting a child. These claims have fueled more theories about a potential link between the TikToker and the victim. Despite the viral discussions, Mr. Prada has not commented on the matter, and no solid evidence has been presented linking him directly to the crime beyond online rumors.
