![]() In the days after Norman's death, Ellis deposited $9,000 in multiple bank accounts, according to a release from prosecutors.Location data from the pre-paid cell phone places Ellis near the scene of the homicide, which occurred in the 3900 block of Natural Bridge Avenue, in St.Louis. Owned and operated by former Ike and Tina Turner. Ellis used the pre-paid cell phone to alert Norman of Montgomery's location, according to a release from prosecutors from the Eastern District of Missouri. Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s, which was televised on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network, was an instant hit during its eight year-run from 2011 to 2018.The two used pre-paid cell phones to communicate on the day of Montgomery's death. Federal prosecutors say in the days leading to Montgomery's death, Ellis told Norman she would be in St.Louis.Federal documents say the evidence against Ellis is "strong", and prosecutors have asked that bail be denied, saying Ellis is a flight risk. ![]() Both Ellis and Norman's arrests are part of Operation LeGend, a partnership that sends federal agents and resources to cities experiencing an uptick in violent crime.A federal document states Ellis was present when Montgomery was shot and killed, but fled the scene with a co-conspirator and headed back to Memphis.At the time, Pure Passion was licensed as a topless-only entertainment venue, licensed to sell beer. Shelby County court documents show Ellis was charged with indecent exposure in 2006 after local investigators said she was dancing nude at her place of employment, Pure Passion.She is described as an exotic dancer, in the news released from federal prosecutors.Prosecutors have noted Ellis' criminal background it includes misdemeanor convictions from 20, one for a misdemeanor drug offense, the other for indecent exposure.Norman is also facing federal charges in the murder-for-hire plot.Įllis is from Memphis, according to court documents. Travell Hill, the man accused in the death of Andre Montgomery Jr., a reality television star of Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s, pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday, June 3. Norman and several members of his family were centered in the Oprah Winfrey Network show, "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's". Montgomery was the nephew of reality show star James "Tim" Norman, 41.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |