A criminal justice reform advocate who once served 25 years in prison for attempted murder was charged with murder Thursday in New York City after authorities found a headless torso in a Bronx apartment.
New York City Police Department made the discovery Tuesday. Two days later, police arrested Sheldon Johnson, 48, EmmanuelsBlog has learned.
How he Was Arraigned
The victim was identifed as Collin Small, 44. It is also reported that police said neighbors in Small’s building heard gunshots coming from his apartment and allegedly saw a man coming and going from the building with cleaning supplies.
What Police Found
After searching the apartment, police allege that they found the victim’s head and legs in a freezer.
Johnson, a former Bloods gang member, has spoken publicly about turning his life around in prison and has since worked as a counselor for Queens Defenders, a public defenders’ office, according to the Times.
In February, Johnson appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, talking about his journey.
As it is
Johnson is now charged with manslaughter, weapon possession, concealment of a human corpse and criminal contempt, in addition to murder, the outlets reported.
Johnson was arraigned Thursday and pleaded not guilty.
