Police Interrogate YNW Melly's Co-Defendant After Deadly Shooting
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Police Interrogate YNW Melly's Co-Defendant After Deadly Shooting
On October 16, 2018, police in Miramar, Florida, interrogated YNW Melly's co-defendant, Cortlen Henry, after a deadly shooting. Henry was in the car with Melly when two of their friends, Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas, were shot and killed. Henry told police that he and Melly were the victims of a drive-by shooting, but prosecutors say that the evidence shows that Henry and Melly were the ones who shot Williams and Thomas.
Prosecutors played audio of Henry's interrogation at Melly's trial. In the audio, Henry can be heard telling police that he and Melly were driving home from a studio session when they were ambushed by a group of men in a car. Henry said that he ducked down in the car and did not see who shot Williams and Thomas.
However, prosecutors say that the evidence shows that Henry and Melly were the ones who shot Williams and Thomas. They say that Henry's story is inconsistent with the physical evidence, including gunshot residue found on Melly's clothes and surveillance footage that shows Henry's car driving away from the scene of the crime.
Melly has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder. His trial is ongoing.
Here are some of the details that were revealed during Henry's interrogation:
- Henry said that he and Melly were driving home from a studio session when they were ambushed by a group of men in a car.
- Henry said that he ducked down in the car and did not see who shot Williams and Thomas.
- Henry said that he and Melly drove to the hospital after the shooting.
- Henry said that he told police that he and Melly were the victims of a drive-by shooting because he was scared.
Henry's interrogation is significant because it provides insight into his version of events. However, it is important to note that Henry is a co-defendant in the case, and his statements should be considered with caution. The jury will ultimately decide whether or not to believe Henry's testimony.
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