Former prisoner turned activist for change in the justice system arrested for committing a murder.

Sheldon Johnson, a man who has dedicated his life to advocating for criminal justice reform, has found himself in a shocking and tragic situation. The former convict, who had turned his life around and become a vocal advocate for change, was recently arrested for a heinous crime in New York City.

The victim, 44-year-old Collin Small, was tragically found dismembered and stored in Johnson's freezer after a welfare check led police to his home in the Bronx. Johnson was arrested on March 7th and is facing multiple charges, including second-degree murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon, as reported by USA Today.

The gruesome discovery of Small's remains has left the community reeling, with reports stating that he was shot, beheaded, and dismembered before being stored in Johnson's freezer. Upon leaving the police station, Johnson maintained his innocence and proclaimed it to a crowd of reporters.

Prior to this shocking turn of events, Johnson had been using his time after his release from prison to speak out on criminal justice reform. He even appeared on the popular podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience," where he discussed his journey from a life of crime to one of advocacy. During his time in prison, where he served 25 years for attempted murder and robbery, Johnson had a change of heart and decided to leave his gang affiliation behind.

"I really said, 'I have to change my life. I just can't do this,'" Johnson shared on the podcast. "I had a wife, I had kids, I had family still, my son was growing up. He was hearing stories of my so-called notoriety. I just didn't want to be that dad."

Despite his efforts to turn his life around, Johnson is now being held without bond and is expected to appear in court on March 11th. It's a tragic turn of events for a man who had been working with at-risk youth at the Queens Defenders in New York after his release from prison in 2023.

As the news of Johnson's arrest spread, the podcast host Joe Rogan has yet to comment on the situation. It's a heartbreaking reminder that sometimes, even when we believe in someone's rehabilitation and redemption, the past can resurface in the most tragic and devastating ways.

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