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Teen Indicted in Shooting of Rap Legend's Son
12 Sep
Summary
- An 18-year-old faces murder charges for shooting death.
- Victim was 21-year-old son of Memphis rap artist Project Pat.
- Two suspects arrested, one alleged shooter, other an accomplice.
An 18-year-old, Jermiesia Franklin, has been indicted for the January 10, 2025, shooting death of Patrick Houston Jr., the 21-year-old son of Memphis rap artist Project Pat. Franklin, who was 16 at the time of the incident, faces charges of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery.
Authorities also allege Franklin tampered with evidence by taking Houston Jr.'s cell phone following the murder. Franklin is currently held on a $5 million bond. She faces additional unrelated charges from September 2024.
A second suspect, 19-year-old Talia Jones, was arrested for her alleged role in the crime, facing charges of aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence. Police reportedly believe Jones assisted in the murder while Franklin was the shooter.
