A Houston pimp who skipped bail during a trial twenty 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 a warrant issued for his arrest in April 2023 after he failed to appear 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 took until Monday for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office The Violent Crime Squad located Allen after receiving a tip.
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Thaddeus Allen (Harris County District Attorney’s Office)
“The ‘Ghost’ is no longer the ‘Ghost’. That was his nickname, which became irrelevant because of his retirement to disappear into the night,” Andy Kahan of Houston Crime Stoppers told the station. “This man was a bad, bad guy. I mean, if you’re looking for an example of human trafficking, of forcing prostitution, of taking girls and turning them into human traffickers, Thaddeus Allen would be No. 1.”
Houston Crime Stoppers did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for information about Sunday’s arrest.
Allen’s trial lasted a week, starting on April 10, and he appeared for the first five days.
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Thaddeus Allen, 36, had a warrant issued for his arrest in April 2023 after he failed to appear for his trial. (iStock)
But when court began its sixth day, he did not show up to hear closing arguments in his case.
Despite not being in the courthouse, the jury deliberated after hearing Allen’s extensive arrest history and found him guilty of human trafficking. In addition to human trafficking, Allen also had a charge of aggravated promotion of prostitution involving numerous women.
The jury imposed a sentence of 75 years in prison, half of which Allen must serve before he is eligible for parole.
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Despite not being in court, a jury found Thaddeus Allen guilty of human trafficking and imposed a 75-year prison sentence. (iStock)
The district attorney’s office described Allen as a “habitual felon” with several felony convictions under his belt, including eluding police and burglary.
When he was charged with human trafficking and other charges, Allen was released after posting $200,000 bail.
“He had been in and out of jail. I think he suddenly said, ‘You know, this just doesn’t look very good to me,’ and he said, ‘I’m out. I’m out.’ get out,” 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 a good day we finally got him back into custody.”
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Kahan added that the sheriff’s office caught up with Allen and he remained in custody at the hospital. Once he is released, detectives told the station, Allen would go straight to prison.
