Sheldon Johnson, known for his advocacy and appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, faces murder charges after the body of Collin Smal was found dismembered in his apartment. The case has caused shock and raised questions about rehabilitation narratives.
Sheldon Johnson, a 48-year-old criminal justice reform advocate known for his appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, has been charged with the murder of 44-year-old Collin Smal in the Bronx, New York. Johnson, who previously served 25 years for attempted murder, was apprehended on allegations of manslaughter, criminal possession of a weapon, and murder following the discovery of Smal’s dismembered body parts within his apartment. The grim find, which included remains in a plastic bin and a freezer, has sent shockwaves through the Bronx community, particularly given Johnson’s publicized narrative of rehabilitation and advocacy. The incident, hinting at a grievance rooted in the individuals’ joint past in the prison system, brings to light the intricate and often tumultuous paths of those involved in or affected by the criminal justice system.
