A St. Louis man, Anthony “TT” Jordan, 38, was convicted on Monday for drug trafficking and his involvement in nine murders over a nearly six-year span. The U.S. District Court jury found him guilty of one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, one count of possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and nine counts of use of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime resulting in death.
During the trial, it was revealed that Jordan ran a cocaine trafficking ring, and the murders were committed to protect this operation and retaliate against rival gang members. The slain included Clara Walker, a 51-year-old mother and innocent bystander. “Today’s verdict is the culmination of countless hours of investigative work,” DEA St. Louis Division Special Agent in Charge Michael Davis said, according to a DEA press release. “His acts of violence instilled fear in our communities, while the drugs he pushed destroyed lives.”
Testimony and evidence presented in court illustrated the depth of Jordan's criminal activities, including retaliatory killings following the murder of his friend. Among the victims were targets of Jordan's gang and individuals such as Keairrah Johnson. In a statement obtained by the DEA, U.S. Attorney Sayler A. Fleming praised the “tireless” efforts of law enforcement partners and support staff that led to the successful prosecution of Jordan's case.
The investigation also identified Adrian Lemons, now 46, as the supplier of Jordan's cocaine, who sourced the drugs from a Mexican cartel and was previously sentenced to 20 years in prison. “St. Louis is a safer place with Jordan and his associates off the streets,” stated Special Agent in Charge Ashley Johnson of the FBI St. Louis Division in an interview with DEA representatives. Jordan's sentencing is set for May 29, where he faces life in prison. This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Erin Granger and Donald Boyce, forming part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force operation targeting high-level criminal organizations.
