Broward County, FL – Up-and-coming Florida rapper YNW Melly was denied bond Thursday morning (February 14) after being charged with two counts first-degree homicide together with an affiliate, 20-year-old Cortlen Henry.
The 19-year-old artist born Jamell Demons is being accused murdering 21-year-old Anthony Williams a.okay.a. YNW Sakchaser and 19-year-old Christopher Thomas Jr. a.okay.a. YNW Juvy on the night time early hours October 26, 2018 and staging the scene — and the Jeep Compass the deceased have been transported to the hospital in — resemble a drive-by taking pictures.
Investigators say forensic proof hyperlink Demons to each killings Williams and Thomas.
His nonetheless lively social media submit the day after the killing gave a sign that he was in extreme mourning.
(2/2) Demons shot and killed Williams & Thomas Jr. and that Demons and Henry staged the crime scene to resemble a drive-by taking pictures. pic.twitter.com/EukFxD4OEq
— Miramar Police (@MiramarPD) February 14, 2019
Henry, who was arrested in final month in Houston, was additionally rejected bond. In accordance to the Sun Sentinel, each the state legal professional and protection legal professional have been granted a 24-hour postponement to develop into extra conversant in the case.
Earlier than turning himself in to face Broward Choose Jackie Powell, YNW Melly took to his Instagram to keep up his innocence — and his loyalty to YNW Sakchaser, who seems within the photograph.
“I need you guys to know I really like you and admire each single one y’all, a pair months in the past I misplaced my two brothers by violence and now the system wish to discover justice..,” he wrote.
“Sadly loads rumors and lies are being mentioned however no worries god is with me and my brother @ynw.bortlen and we wish y’all to recollect it’s a ynw Household I really like you @ynwsakchaser1 and 2ynwjuvy #freeus.”
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