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TO Houston pimp who skipped bail during a trial 20 months ago that, even in his absence, resulted in a 75-year prison sentence for human trafficking is back in custody.
Thaddeus Allen, 36, had an arrest warrant issued in April 2023 after he failed to show up for his trial, according to then-Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
FOX 26 in Houston reported that Allen is back in custody after being admitted to 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.
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Authorities said Thaddeus Allen was taken into custody last week after skipping bail and missing court, ultimately resulting in him being convicted of human trafficking with a 75-year sentence. (Harris County District Attorney’s Office)
“The ‘Phantom’ is no longer the ‘Phantom’.” That was his nickname, which they didn’t make as relevant because of his disappear-into-the-night pension,” Andy Kahan of Houston Crime Stoppers told the station. “This guy was a very, very bad guy. “I mean, if you’re looking for an example of human trafficking, forced prostitution, taking girls and turning them into traffickers, Thaddeus Allen would be number one.”
Houston Crime Stoppers did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for information about Sunday’s arrest.
Allen’s weeklong trial began April 10 and he appeared for the first five days.
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Thaddeus Allen, 36, was issued an arrest warrant in April 2023 after he failed to show up for his trial. (iStock)
But when the hearing began for the sixth day, he did not show up to hear final arguments in his case.
Despite not being in the court building, the jury deliberated after hearing about Allen’s extended arrest history and found him guilty of human trafficking. In addition to human trafficking, Allen had pending charges of aggravated promotion of prostitution involving numerous women.
The jury handed down a 75-year prison sentence, of which Allen must serve half before being eligible for parole.
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Despite not being present 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 criminal” with several felony convictions on his record, including evading police and robbery.
When charged with human trafficking and other charges, Allen was released after posting $200,000 bail.
“He had been in and out of prison. I guess all of a sudden he said, ‘You know, this isn’t looking very good for me,’ and he said, ‘I’m gone.’ Get out of here,'” Kahan told FOX 26 last week. “Crime Stoppers, we’re offering a reward of up to $15,000 for any information, and I’m trying to find out if it was one of our tips that led to his arrest. This is a good day that we finally have him back in custody. “.
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Kahan added that the sheriff’s office found Allen and that he remained in custody at the hospital. Once released, detectives told the station, Allen would go directly to jail.
