After the conviction of Justin Johnson for the homicide of Younger Dolph final week, what’s subsequent for the 2 remaining suspects charged within the case—Cornelius Smith and Hernandez Goven?
Younger Dolph Homicide Case: Subsequent Steps for Two Remaining Suspects
Final Thursday (Sept. 26), Justin Johnson, the primary suspect concerned within the homicide of Memphis rapper Younger Dolph, was discovered responsible of first-degree homicide and sentenced to life in jail. Whereas it is a bittersweet information to household and pals of the late rhymer, the case will not be over, simply but. Cornelius Smith and Hernandez Govan, the 2 remaining suspects implicated within the killing of Dolph, have but to be held accountable for his or her actions. However that can change quickly.
In line with a ABC24 Memphis report, printed on Friday (Sept. 27), court docket data present that Govan, the accused homicide mastermind, is due again in court docket for a listening to on Oct. 9. In the meantime, Smith, the second gunman, is scheduled to make a court docket look on Nov. 15 the place he’ll meet his destiny within the position of Dolph’s homicide.
A fourth suspect, Jermarcus Johnson, who’s Justin Johnson’s half-brother, pleaded responsible to a few counts of accent after the actual fact in June of 2023. He faces six to 12 years in jail. He has a court docket date scheduled for Oct. 9 as nicely.
Each Jermarcus and Smith testified in opposition to Johnson. On the primary day of the homicide trial (Sept. 23), Smith testified that he and Johnson had been requested to kill Dolph in alternate for a $100,000 reward supplied by Yo Gotti’s brother Huge Jook and Hernandez Govan. Whereas evading seize by police, Smith admitted that he obtained merely $800 after finishing up the heinous act.
The prosecution performed a video of the taking pictures at Makeda’s Cookies bakery store and Smith confirmed it was him and Johnson within the footage.
In response to the prosecutor’s inquiry relating to any incentives supplied in alternate for his testimony, Smith reportedly stated, “I will jail anyway. I can get it off my chest.”
“It is my finest out to be sincere, to be truthful,” he added. “Why play with these people, they already know.”
Shelby County District Lawyer Basic Steve Mulroy informed ABC24 Memphis that Smith and Govan’s fates will likely be decided both by trial or a plea deal and can rely on their degree of cooperation.
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Following Justin Johnson’s Conviction
Following Justin Johnson’s responsible verdict, Younger Dolph’s sister, Carlissa Thompson, learn an announcement to the court docket, based on ABC24 Memphis.
“On Nov. 17, 2021, our lives modified eternally,” she stated. “A son, a father, a brother, a pal, a businessman, a music artist, a philanthropist, and life accomplice are amongst simply a number of the titles that my brother Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. held. Titles which have now left a lacking piece within the lives of so many. I need to thank the jury for his or her service and determination on this case to carry us one step nearer to justice for our household, pals, supporters, and the group that has supported us throughout this time.”
Moreover, Dolph’s fiancée, Mia Jaye, additionally posted an announcement on her Instagram account, which may be seen under.
“These previous three years, marked by the lack of Adolph and the occasions resulting in the trial, have been extremely irritating,” she wrote partly. “My religion has been examined, however Adolph’s tragic execution has solely strengthened my resolve to battle for justice – not just for him however for all Black males.”
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Watch ABC24 Memphis’ report on Justin Johnson’s responsible verdict and sentence for killing Younger Dolph under.
ABC24 Memphis: Justin Johnson Convicted, Sentenced For Killing Younger Dolph
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