Terryon Ishmael Thomas, better known as the TikTok star Mr. Prada, was arrested in Dallas on October 1 in connection with the death of therapist William Nicholas Abraham. Abraham’s body was found wrapped in a tarp on a Louisiana highway over the weekend, sparking an investigation that led authorities to Thomas. The 22-year-old social media personality, who has amassed a large following on TikTok, now faces charges related to the incident, although not directly for the death itself.

Thomas, known as Mr. Prada to his over 8 million TikTok followers, gained popularity for his content targeting Gen Z audiences. His videos often focused on school life, social media culture, and commentary on LGBTQ+ issues. Over time, Mr. Prada’s relatable and humorous content built him a dedicated fan base across two TikTok accounts, @mr.prada458 and @mr.prada456. However, recent months saw a noticeable shift in his tone, with followers growing concerned about darker and more erratic posts from the influencer.

In the months leading up to his arrest, Thomas’s social media presence raised alarm bells. Posts ranged from cryptic statements about mental health—such as “I’m bipolar… ya’ll never seen anybody that’s bipolar before?”—to more disturbing declarations like “Life is a prison, get me the f**k out,” according to The Daily Mail. His content, once playful, took a more ominous turn, leading some fans to express concern about his mental state. In one May post, he eerily foreshadowed trouble, writing, “Practicing for my mug shot cus this might be the year someone gonna meet God if they piss me off too much.”

Just days before his arrest, Thomas posted a YouTube video titled “What I do after a breakup,” in which he appeared disheveled, wearing smeared eyeliner, and singing while tearing off his shirt. The video’s unsettling nature prompted one viewer to comment, “It’s crazy we see people slowly go insane every day and people never seem to notice until they snap. This dude needed f**kin help, and as the internet always does, they laughed at it until he snapped.” The post captured a troubling portrait of a young man on the edge.

Authorities said that Thomas was arrested after being spotted driving Abraham’s Lincoln MKZ. He fled the scene on foot when officers attempted to stop him, leading to his eventual capture. According to USA Today, Thomas is currently being held without bond and has been charged with aggravated criminal damage to property, resisting an officer, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. While he is linked to Abraham’s death, he has not been charged with the killing itself at this time.

The local coroner determined that Abraham died from blunt force trauma, ruling the death a homicide. Sheriff Gerald Sticker of Tangipahoa Parish described the attack as “very physical and very violent,” noting that Abraham had been bludgeoned in the head, shoulders, and neck. “There was a lot of bruising,” Sticker said, emphasizing the brutality of the assault. Investigators are still piecing together the events that led to Abraham’s murder.

Abraham’s past also adds a layer of complexity to the case. In 2015, the therapist was accused of molesting an 11-year-old boy during a therapy session, though he was never formally charged. Court records from East Baton Rouge Parish, obtained by WWL-TV, suggest that Abraham was involved in a troubling incident years before his death. However, authorities have not connected Thomas to this earlier case, and Sheriff Sticker stated, “Right now we have no inclination as to where this originated,” leaving many questions unanswered about the motive behind the killing.