Second Suspect Arrested in Murder of Rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and His Daughter
Authorities apprehend Jakobie Russell, 21, following the fatal shooting of the Texas rapper and his 5-year-old daughter; first suspect arrested earlier this week.
- Rapper G$ Lil Ronnie (Ronnie Smith) and his daughter R'Mani were fatally shot at a car wash in Forest Hill, Texas, on March 3, 2025.
- The suspects, Adonis Robinson, 24, and Jakobie Russell, 21, allegedly exited a white Kia and opened fire, killing both victims at the scene.
- Robinson, a convicted sex offender, was arrested on Thursday in Livingston, Texas, while Russell was apprehended on Friday and is being held at the Lon Evans Corrections Center in Fort Worth.
- Both suspects face capital murder charges, with additional charges against Russell for assault of a pregnant person and bodily injury.
- Police Chief David Hernandez condemned the suspects as 'cowards' and emphasized ongoing efforts to bring justice to the victims' family.