Sheldon Johnson, 48, a criminal justice reform advocate who appeared on The Joe Rogan Show as a beacon of positive change, was arrested on murder charges after a severed head and limbless torso were found in his Bronx apartment.
Johnson, who was recently released after serving a 25-year prison sentence, has been outspoken about the injustices of the American justice system, especially racial biases, on The Joe Rogan Show.
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Last month, Joe Rogan hosted “prison reform activist” Sheldon Johnson to discuss the injustices of the American justice system.
Johnson had just gotten out after serving a 25-year prison sentence.
He explained how unfair it was that he was sent to prison for all this time, and Joe… pic.twitter.com/0iW5AKqEdU
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His arrest now paints a chilling picture, contrary to the image of reform and salvation that he previously portrayed to listeners.
Officers from the 44th Precinct in the Bronx encountered a terrifying scene after responding to a call at Johnson's apartment. Inside, they discovered a human torso in a blue box and a severed head in a freezer. Neighbors reported hearing pleas for life and subsequent gunshots, leading to a wellness check and the gruesome discovery.
Johnson, who worked for the public law firm Queens Defenders, was arrested and held without bail, the New York Post reported.
A perfect picture of New York City. the @Manhattan Alvin Bragg shakes hands with the man accused of cutting off the victim's head, leaving it in a freezer, and leaving the torso in an apartment in… #Bronx. What a good time to live in #New York City. #New York Police pic.twitter.com/Sfil9n76kP
– Dennis Stephan22 (@DenisStefan22) March 7, 2024
The victim was identified as Colin Small, 44, who reportedly had a troubled history with Johnson dating back to their shared time at Sing Sing Prison.
While being led away in handcuffs, Johnson declared his innocence to the press. However, the evidence seemed compelling, as police also found other dismembered limbs in Johnson's apartment and a video showing him posing near the crime scene.
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