A person of interest in the murder of London Thomas has been re-arrested for allegedly filing a false police report last year.
Attorney Terry L. Johnson said his 23-year-old client was previously in a relationship with Thomas, who was found dead in Southfield on Saturday, April 26.
The teen was reported missing after she disappeared on April 5 in Inkster.
Johnson said his client was arrested on Saturday, May 3, by U.S. Marshals and is accused of filing a false police report in 2024.
His client’s mother, Charla Pendergrass, 48, of Clawson, was charged Friday with lying to a peace officer in connection with Thomas’ death.
Pendergrass was issued a $50,000 bond and must wear a GPS tether if released. She is expected to appear in court again on May 7 for a probable cause conference.
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Police said Thomas was dropped off at her boyfriend’s house on Carlysle Street the day she went missing.
The search lasted weeks and included the FBI going through Thomas’ boyfriend’s house.
Michigan State Police didn’t reveal any of the circumstances surrounding Thomas’ death. They had said they had two people in custody who were “believed to be involved in her disappearance.”
Both people who were in custody had been released following a hearing, but now, both have been re-arrested.
Anyone with information about this case should call the Detroit Police Department’s 8th Precinct at 313-596-5840 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
