CRIME
Who is ‘Mr Prada’? TikTok star arrested in death of Louisiana therapist
A local community has been rocked by the sinister revelation, as a body of counselor was found, and questions remain.
TikTok influencer Terryon Ishmael Thomas, also known as ‘Mr. Prada 456′, has been arrested in connection with the death of a Louisiana therapist. The body of William Nicholas Abraham, 69, was found wrapped in a tarp and partially hidden along Highway 51 over the weekend. The discovery, made near the unincorporated community of Fluker, left law enforcement and the community stunned.
What was Mr Prada’s motive for killing?
Abraham, a well-known licensed counselor and motivational speaker, was discovered about 60 miles northeast of Baton Rouge, where he practiced. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, the local coroner ruled his death a homicide caused by blunt force trauma. Abraham’s murder left many with questions, particularly about a motive and any possible link between the victim and the TikTok star now in custody.
While law enforcement has not yet revealed whether Thomas and Abraham were acquainted, what is clear is that Thomas was already a wanted man before his arrest. He faced previous charges of aggravated criminal damage to property, resisting an officer, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Who is Terryon Ishmael Thomas aka Mr Prada?
Thomas, a 20-year-old from Newellton, Louisiana, had gained considerable attention online under his TikTok persona “Mr. Prada 456.” With over 3.9 million followers, his account featured content ranging from humorous clips to workout videos. In his most recent post, uploaded just days before the arrest, Thomas was seen lifting weights to the soundtrack of Katy Perry’s “I’m His, He’s Mine.” His profile picture, depicting his face crossed out with black Xs, adds a bizarre layer of symbolism in light of the arrest.
On Tuesday night the suspect was arrested in Dallas, Texas. According to jail records, Thomas remains in custody without bond. The arrest followed a dramatic chase in Baton Rouge, where Thomas allegedly attempted to flee police after they identified the vehicle he was driving as stolen. A warrant in the case revealed that Thomas crashed the car and managed to escape, leading to a photo lineup where he was identified as the driver involved.