Young Dolph's Murder Investigation Continues As 2 New Persons Of Interest Are Named

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Authorities have asked for help in locating two 26-year-olds – Devin Burns and Joshua Taylor – who may have more information about Dolph's death.

The investigation into the tragic murder of 36-year-old Young Dolph continues. According to a report from TMZ, Memphis authorities have announced two more persons of interest in connection to the homicide, both of whom are currently unable to be located.

26-year-olds Devin Burns – 5'6" and 135 lbs. – and Joshua Taylor – 6'6" and 180 lbs. – have been named, with the local police department confirming that the former currently "has unrelated open warrants for his arrest," and the article noting that both men appear to have posed for mug shots before.

"It's unclear how or why exactly these two are suspected to be related to the murder – but cops say they want to sit down with them regardless," the publication explains.

Previously, cops arrested Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith, who allegedly shot the weapons that murdered the Paper Route Empire leader, although they've both pled not guilty to first-degree murder charges, among others. A third man, Shundale Barnett, was also taken into custody, with police claiming that he "served as an accessory in helping Johnson flee Tennessee."


Late last month, the accused killers appeared before a judge in court, where they revealed that they had yet to find any legal representation. At the time, they were awarded a week to find a lawyer, but when dealing with other charges, earlier in February, it was reported that they remained without an attorney – read more about that here.

Memphis PD has asked anyone with information on Devin Burns and Joshua Taylor's whereabouts to call (901)-636-3300 or (901)-528-CASH to drop tips. RIP Young Dolph.

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Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.
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