Who is Terryon Thomas? TikToker Mr Prada arrested over murder of Louisiana therapist

A TikTok star identified as a person of interest in an investigation into the violent death of a Louisiana therapist is known for his comedic skits. 

Terryon Ishmael Thomas, known by his stage name Mr Prada, was arrested on Tuesday after police found the body of William Nicholas Abraham, 69, wrapped in a tarp and dumped on the side of a highway.

Police initially posted CCTV images of a person of interest who the internet quickly identified as the 20-year-old TikToker.

Thomas has amassed 4.3million followers on the app and wracked up 536million likes on his videos.

Terryon Ishmael Thomas, 20, was taken into custody on Tuesday night in Dallas, Texas

The 69-year-old was a life coach, counselor and motivational speaker working near Baton Rouge

He is a Baton Rouge local known best for sharing comedic point of view videos about dating and friendships.

Within hours of police sharing photos of the then-unnamed person of interest, Thomas TikTok videos were flooded with fans questioning whether he was on the run.

Fans said theyd noticed a change in the content Mr Prada delivered - and his appearance - in recent months.

Back in April, he debuted a new look, shaving off his eyebrows, as well as the long dreadlocks he was previously known for.

In a video showing the moment he shaved his head, Thomas kept repeating the hair got to go, before telling the camera, I aint had a bald head in so long. 

Life is a mess, he said in the video dated August 16. My life is hell, my life is a prison. Get me the f**k out. 

Thomas will face a judge in Dallas to determine whether he is extradited to Louisiana to face charges of aggravated criminal damage to property, resisting an officer and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. 

Baton Rouge police say Thomas was driving a Lincoln MKZ on Monday belonging to a beloved therapist that was found dead just one day before

Abrahams body was found on Sunday morning along Highway 51 in Tangipahoa

Police allege Thomas was the last known person inside the victims car, having failed to respond to a traffic stop the day after Abrahams murder.

After avoiding the traffic stop, the driver sped away, crashed the car and ultimately fled on foot. 

According to an arrest warrant seen by DailyMail.com, Thomas was identified out of a six-person line-up by the officer involved in the traffic stop.

The officer positively identified the defendant as the person driving a stolen vehicle, who struck his marked unit as he stood behind it, and who resisted arrest, the affidavit stated.

Upon review of the officers body-worn camera and in-car camera, the footage coincided with his statement.