Charla Pendergrass
Coverage of Charla Pendergrass in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-boyfriend who pleaded guilty to murdering Detroit teen London Thomas learns sentence
Jalen Pendergrass, ex-boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas, was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. Thomas was found dead in a sealed bin in Southfield on April 26, 2025, two weeks after she went missing. Her death was ruled a homicide due to asphyxia.
- Ex-boyfriend of London Thomas sentenced to 25-50 years in prison in teen's 2025 murder
Jalen Pendergrass, the ex-boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas, was sentenced to 25-50 years in prison for her 2025 murder after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. His mother, Charla Pendergrass, faces charges including first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. London's mother and grandmother provided victim impact statements at the sentencing.
- Ex-boyfriend of London Thomas pleads guilty in teen's 2025 murder
Jalen Pendergrass, the ex-boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in her 2025 death. His mother, Charla Pendergrass, faces separate charges of first-degree murder and other offenses in the case.
- Ex-boyfriend pleads guilty to murder of Detroit teen London Thomas
Jalen Pendergrass, 23, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old London Thomas, whose body was found in a sealed bin in an SUV in Southfield on April 26, 2025. His mother, Charla Pendergrass, 49, faces charges of second-degree murder and evidence tampering. Jalen’s sentencing is scheduled for July 31, with Charla appearing for a pretrial hearing the same day.