Terryon Thomas, a well-known TikTok influencer with 4.3 million followers, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 69-year-old Louisiana therapist, William Abraham. Thomas, who goes by Mr. Prada on social media, was taken into custody on Tuesday in Dallas, Texas after he was reportedly found driving Abraham’s stolen vehicle.
Abraham’s body was discovered wrapped in a tarp on Sunday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and authorities confirmed that he died from blunt force trauma to the head. His death was described as violent and physical by police.
Thomas, 20, has been charged with second-degree murder and obstruction of justice and is currently being held in Dallas while awaiting extradition to Louisiana. The investigation is ongoing as further evidence is being gathered.
After Abraham’s body was found, investigators discovered that his vehicle was missing. Surveillance footage led authorities to identify Thomas as the last person seen driving the vehicle. When officers attempted to stop him, Thomas reportedly resisted arrest and fled the scene.
Further searches of Thomas’ Baton Rouge apartment uncovered signs of a violent altercation, including blood stains and weapons. Witnesses also reported seeing Thomas dragging an object wrapped in a blue tarp into Abraham’s car on the day before the body was discovered. Additional video footage showed Abraham arriving at the apartment complex where Thomas lived, wearing the same clothes he was found in after his death.
The nature of the relationship between Thomas and Abraham remains unclear, and it has not been specified whether Thomas was a client of Abraham’s therapy practice.
Abraham was a respected professional in the Baton Rouge community, known for his work as a licensed therapist, author, motivational speaker, and former Catholic priest. His death has left many in the local community in shock.