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Charla Pendergrass

Coverage of Charla Pendergrass in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 2 · 16:46 UTCMost recent: Jul 2 · 17:19 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
London Thomasperson2Jalen Pendergrassperson2Southfieldplace2second-degree murdertopic2Inksterplace1first-degree murdertopic1Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthyperson1FBIorganization1Oakland County Medical Examinerorganization1
Recent coverage
  • CRIMEJul 2 · 17:19 UTCWXYZ ABC DETROIT
    Ex-boyfriend of London Thomas pleads guilty in teen's 2025 murder

    Jalen Pendergrass, the ex-boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in her 2025 death. His mother, Charla Pendergrass, faces separate charges of first-degree murder and other offenses in the case.

  • CRIMEJul 2 · 16:46 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Ex-boyfriend pleads guilty to murder of Detroit teen London Thomas

    Jalen Pendergrass, 23, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old London Thomas, whose body was found in a sealed bin in an SUV in Southfield on April 26, 2025. His mother, Charla Pendergrass, 49, faces charges of second-degree murder and evidence tampering. Jalen’s sentencing is scheduled for July 31, with Charla appearing for a pretrial hearing the same day.

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