Young Dolph Murder Case - Next Steps for Remaining Suspects

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 this can be a bittersweet information to household and pals of the late rhymer, the case is just not 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 may change quickly.

In accordance with a ABC24 Memphis report, revealed on Friday (Sept. 27), court docket information 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 function 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 towards Johnson. On the primary day of the homicide trial (Sept. 23), Smith testified that he and Johnson had been requested to kill Dolph in trade for a $100,000 reward provided by Yo Gotti’s brother Huge Jook and Hernandez Govan. Whereas evading seize by police, Smith admitted that he acquired 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 provided in trade for his testimony, Smith reportedly mentioned, “I will jail anyway. I can get it off my chest.”

“It is my finest out to be trustworthy, to be truthful,” he added. “Why play with these of us, they already know.”

Shelby County District Legal professional Common Steve Mulroy informed ABC24 Memphis that Smith and Govan’s fates will likely be decided both via trial or a plea deal and can rely on their stage 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, in accordance with ABC24 Memphis.

“On Nov. 17, 2021, our lives modified perpetually,” she mentioned. “A son, a father, a brother, a buddy, a businessman, a music artist, a philanthropist, and life companion are amongst simply among 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 wish 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 could be considered 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 struggle for justice – not just for him however for all Black males.”