Popular TikToker ‘Mr. Prada’ Confirmed as Person of Interest in Louisiana Therapist’s Murder

UPDATE:

In a significant development, Baton Rouge Police have confirmed that the person of interest in the murder of Baton Rouge therapist William Nicholas "Nick" Abraham is indeed a 20-year-old man known on TikTok as "Mr. Prada." An arrest warrant has been issued for Terryon Ishmael Thomas, who is wanted on charges of aggravated criminal damage to property, resisting an officer, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

The confirmation comes after a Baton Rouge Police officer attempted a traffic stop on Monday involving Abraham's black Lincoln MKZ. The driver, later identified as Thomas, failed to comply, backing into the police unit before fleeing the scene. Detectives later confirmed Thomas was driving Abraham's vehicle, which had been spotted earlier that day at Juban Crossing in Denham Springs.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office had previously released surveillance images of Thomas, and the online community quickly speculated that he might be the TikToker known as Mr. Prada. That speculation has now been confirmed by Baton Rouge Police.

Authorities are continuing their investigation, and Thomas remains at large.

If anyone has information regarding Thomas’s whereabouts, they are urged to contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa. This story is developing, and we will provide more updates as they become available.

ORIGINAL STORY:

The search for a person of interest in the gruesome murder of a Baton Rouge therapist has resulted in widespread speculation suggesting that the individual sought by authorities might be a popular TikToker known as "Mr. Prada." While no official confirmation has been made, numerous national media outlets, including Worldstar Hip Hop, Baller Alert, and DJ Akademiks, have reported on the possibility, causing a frenzy on social media.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office recently released surveillance photos of a person of interest in connection to the death of 69-year-old William Nicholas "Nick" Abraham, whose body was found over the weekend, wrapped in a tarp and abandoned along Highway 51.

Abraham, a well-known mental health therapist and former Catholic priest, died of blunt force trauma, with Sheriff Gerald Sticker describing the nature of his death as "very physical, very violent."

As news of Abraham's death broke, followers of Mr. Prada noticed something unusual—his TikTok activity had suddenly ceased. This absence, combined with a number of recent posts that some followers have linked to the incident, has led to a growing online debate about whether the popular influencer could be connected to the case. Videos discussing the similarities between Mr. Prada and the person of interest released by police have garnered thousands of views, with many of his fans expressing their worry.

It is important to clarify that no official evidence has been provided to confirm that the person being sought is Mr. Prada.

The Sheriff’s Office has not publicly identified Mr. Prada as a suspect, nor have they verified any ties between the TikToker and the ongoing investigation.

However, the speculation continues to gain traction, fueled by the influencer’s conspicuous silence since the story gained attention.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says the individual captured in the surveillance footage was last seen driving Abraham's vehicle, which was later spotted in Baton Rouge on Monday. Baton Rouge police attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, crashing the car before escaping on foot. The authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Sheriff’s Office at (985) 908-2008 or Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at (800) 554-5245.

As the investigation continues, the connection to Mr. Prada remains unverified, but the frenzy online shows just how easily speculation can influence a developing story.

We will continue to follow this case closely, providing updates as more information becomes available. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the person of interest, you are encouraged to reach out to local authorities in Tangipahoa Parish.