Prosecutors Allege YNW Melly Killed 2 Friends Due To Affiliation With The Bloods

FLORIDA- Prosecutors are accusing rapper YNW Melly of being affiliated with the Bloods and say this was his motive for killing his two friends in 2018.

Assistant State Attorney Kristine Bradley asked BSO Detective Danny Polo, a gang expert, to decode Melly’s hand signs, clothing and communication style.

Photos, videos, and text messages were presented in court by prosecutors to show Melly’s alleged role as a Blood member.

YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell “Melly” Demons, is accused of killing his two best friends, Anthony “Sakchaser” Williams and Christopher “Juvy” Thomas Jr. on Oct. 26, 2018. If convicted, he faces life in prison or the death penalty.