A Houston pimp who skipped bail During a trial that took place 20 months ago, which resulted, even in his absence, in his being sentenced to 75 years in prison on charges of human trafficking, he returned to prison again.
An arrest warrant was issued for Thaddeus Allen, 36, in April 2023 after he failed to appear at his trial, according to then-Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
FOX 26 in Houston reported that Allen was back in custody after checking into a Houston hospital under an alias on New Year's Eve. Investigators said Allen was in critical condition after overdosing on PCP and methamphetamine.
But it wasn't until Monday that Harris County Sheriff's Office The Violent Criminal Apprehension Team located Allen after receiving a tip.
Thaddeus Allen was taken into custody last week after jumping bail and skipping court, ultimately leading to a human trafficking conviction and 75-year prison sentence, authorities said. (Harris County District Attorney's Office)
“The Ghost is no longer the Ghost.” “That was his nickname that was not given to him appropriately because of his pension to disappear into the night,” Andy Kahan of Houston Crime Stoppers told the station. “This guy was a bad, bad guy. I mean, if you're looking for a perfect example of human trafficking, forced prostitution, taking girls and turning them into traffickers, Thaddeus Allen would be No. 1.”
Houston Crime Stoppers did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for information about the arrest on Sunday.
Allen's week-long trial began April 10, and he appeared for the first five days.
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An arrest warrant was issued for Thaddeus Allen, 36, in April 2023, after he failed to appear at his trial. (Istock)
But when court began for the sixth day, he failed to show up to hear the closing arguments in his case.
Although they were not in the courthouse, the jury deliberated after hearing about Allen's extensive arrest record and found him guilty of the crimes. Human trafficking. Along with human trafficking, Allen was charged with aggravated promotion of prostitution involving multiple women.
The jury returned a 75-year prison sentence, of which Allen will be required to serve half the term before becoming eligible for parole.
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Although he was not in court, the 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 criminal” with multiple felony convictions on his record, which include evading police and burglary.
When he was charged with human trafficking and other charges, Allen was released from custody after posting $200,000 bail.
“He was in and out of prison. I think all of a sudden he said, 'You know, this doesn't look good for me,' and he said, 'I'm gone.' I'm 'getting out of here,'” Kahan told FOX 26 last week. “Crime Stoppers, we've put a reward up to $15,000 for any information, and I'm trying to find out if one of our tips led to his arrest. This is a good day we can finally get him back into custody.” “.
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Kahan added that Allen was arrested by the Sheriff's Office and that he remained in custody at the hospital. Investigators told the station that once he is released, Allen will head straight to prison.
