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one Houston pimp skips bail He was detained even in his absence during a trial 20 months ago, where he was sentenced to 75 years in prison for human trafficking.
Thaddeus Allen, 36, was served with a warrant for his arrest in April 2023 after failing to appear for trial, according to then-Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
Fox 26 Houston reported that Allen was back in custody after being admitted to a Houston hospital under an assumed name on New Year’s Eve. Investigators said Allen was in critical condition from an overdose of PCP and methamphetamine.
but not until monday Harris County Sheriff’s Office The Violent Crimes Apprehension Team located Allen after receiving a tip.
Thaddeus Allen (Harris County District Attorney’s Office)
“‘Ghost’ is no longer ‘Ghost.’ That’s his nickname, but his nickname isn’t that important because his pension allows him to disappear into the night,” Andy Kahan of Houston Crime Stoppers told TV station. “This guy is a very, very bad guy. I mean, if you were looking for the poster child for human trafficking, forced prostitution, kidnapping girls and turning them into traffickers, Thaddeus Allen would be number one. “
Houston Crime Stoppers did not immediately respond to a request from Fox News Digital on Sunday for information about the arrest.
Allen’s week-long trial began on April 10, with him appearing in court for the first five days.
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Thaddeus Allen, 36, was served with an arrest warrant in April 2023 for failure to appear in court. (iStock)
But on the sixth day of court, he failed to appear for closing arguments in the case.
Although outside the courthouse, the jury deliberated after hearing about Allen’s lengthy arrest record and found him guilty. human trafficking. In addition to human trafficking, Allen was charged with grossly promoting prostitution of a large number of women.
The jury sentenced Allen to 75 years in prison, with Allen required to serve half of the sentence before being eligible for parole.
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Although he did not appear in court, a jury found Thaddeus Allen guilty of human trafficking and sentenced him to 75 years in prison. (iStock)
The District Attorney’s Office described Allen as a “habitual offender” with multiple felony convictions on his record, including eluding police and burglary.
Allen was released on $200,000 bail when he was charged with human trafficking and other crimes.
“He’s been in and out of jail. I think all of a sudden, he said, ‘You know, this doesn’t look good to me,’ and he said, ‘I’m leaving. I’m out of here,'” Kahan told last week Fox 26. “Crime Stoppers, we are offering a reward of up to $15,000 to anyone with information and I am working hard to find out if one of our tips led to his arrest. Today was a good day and we finally got him.” “.
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The Sheriff’s Office located Allen, Kahan added, and he remains in custody at the hospital. Detectives told the station that once Allen is released, he will go directly to jail.
