Police said in their report that it was Melly who shot them dead, while Bortlen arranged the crime scene to make it look like a drive-by shooting by someone else, and later drove the victims to the hospital where they were pronounced dead. On February 22, 2019, it was reported that ...
both of whom were “best friends” of Melly’s and part of his YNW (Young N—a World) crew. Law enforcement alleges that the “Mixed Personalities” rapper and Cortlen Henry — previously arrested in connection with the double murder — attempted ...
Melly, real name Jamell Demons allegedly shot and killed YNW Juvy (real name Chris Thomas) and YNW Sakchaster (real name Anthony Williams) in October of 2018. According to police, Melly shot and killed the two men, ages 20 and 21 in the backseat of a car, then drove around for an ...
Bortlen's lawyer John M. Phillips shared the news on his Twitter account on Sunday, May 25. "Update: Jamell Demons aka @YNWMelly's co-defendant Cortlen Henry aka @YNWBortlen was granted bond and house arrest. Melly remains in jail until trial. The victim's family understands the release...