TikTok star “Mr. Prada was arrested in connection with the gruesome murder of cable news therapist Nick Abraham

A TikTok star with over 8 million followers across two accounts who posts dark posts highlighting personal issues has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a therapist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Twenty-year-old Terryon Ishmael Thomas – known to his social media followers as “Mr. Prada” was arrested Tuesday in Dallas, Texas, after Baton Rouge police issued a warrant for his arrest, according to online jail records.

He was being held without bail Wednesday on charges of resisting an officer, aggravated criminal damage to property and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Although he has not yet been charged with murder, Thomas was wanted in connection with the death of William Nicholas “Nick” Abraham, a Baton Rouge therapist whose bludgeoned body was found wrapped in a tarp on the side of a highway over the weekend.

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Abraham’s shoulders, neck and head were shattered in what local sheriff Gerald Sticker said was a “very physical, very violent death.”

Baton Rouge police previously announced they were searching for a person involved in the murder after a man was seen behind the wheel of Abraham’s car. When the police tried to stop traffic, the man drove off, had an accident and fled on foot.

An officer identified Thomas as the driver based on a lineup.

He will face a judge in Texas to decide whether he should be extradited to Louisiana.

The police have not yet released a statement on the possible motives for the crime or whether there was a personal relationship between Thomas and Abraham.

Thomas’ page on a do-it-yourself media kit website describes him as a fashion and lifestyle social media influencer.

“He is known for his edgy fashion sense and bold style, often showcasing luxury brands such as Prada,” it said. “Terryon’s content is authentic and engaging, attracting a loyal audience who appreciate his unique perspective on fashion and lifestyle.”

In most of his TikToks, Thomas shares light-hearted content from his personal life, often showing him living out a certain social situation, along with an appropriate caption and audio track.

However, following Thomas’ arrest, several of his darker posts have resurfaced.

The caption on a TikTok from May 2023 reads: “I’m practicing for my mugshot because this could be the year someone meets God if they piss me off too much.”

The short video shows Thomas posing as if for a mug shot, giving the camera a thumbs up and lip syncing to the song “Almost There” from the 2009 Disney film The Princess and the Frog.

Another TikTok, posted in April by the account @slash3, appears to show a now-deleted video in which Thomas – with a spotty shaved head – discusses serious challenges in his personal life.

“Life is chaos,” says Thomas. “I can’t believe this is my reality right now. My life is hell, my life is a prison. Get the hell out of me.

The caption of the account that reposted the clip reads: “Y’all, I’m really worried about Prada.”

It’s unclear what specific challenges Thomas is referring to in the clip.

According to his personal website, Abraham specialized as a counselor in treating substance abuse, depression and anxiety. He was known for his appearances as a mental health expert on the local cable news channel in Baton Rouge.

He was a Catholic priest for more than 14 years before changing careers and becoming a therapist, two of his brothers told a local CBS affiliate.

“No one should take a life but God. Nobody,” said his brother Tommy. “He’s the only one who can take your life, and if someone takes another’s life, you’re a coward.”

“We are all blinded by this, but we will get answers,” his brother Joseph added.

In 2015, Abraham was arrested in Baton Rouge after he allegedly groped an 11-year-old boy during a therapy session. He denied the contact was inappropriate and reportedly said he just put his arm around the boy. He was never charged.

The East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the 2015 case.

His lawyer Jarrett Ambeau, who defended him against the harassment allegation, remembered Abraham fondly.

“I am absolutely devastated and completely surprised that something like this could happen to a man who I believed to be so tender, so gentle and such a servant of heart,” he said.