Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Charged with Murder After Dismembered Body Found

Sheldon Johnson pleads not guilty to murder and other charges following the discovery of Collin Small's body in a Bronx apartment.

Sheldon Johnson, a criminal justice reform advocate and former convict, has been charged with the murder of Collin Small, whose dismembered body was found in a Bronx apartment.
Johnson was arrested after police discovered Small's headless torso and other body parts in a freezer. He has pleaded not guilty to charges including murder, manslaughter, and weapon possession.
Neighbors reported hearing gunshots and a plea for life from Small's apartment before the discovery. Surveillance footage showed Johnson entering and exiting the building in various disguises.
Johnson, who served 25 years in prison for a 1997 robbery, had become a public voice for rehabilitation and criminal justice reform, even appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
The case has sparked discussions on the effectiveness of rehabilitation and the challenges faced by former convicts in reintegrating into society.