A Teen's Social Media Mistake Leads to Prison Time

A Poor Decision Leads to Serious Consequences

A 19-year-old from Washington, D.C., Terrell Edmondson, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for an armed carjacking. What made this case unusual? He posted evidence of the crime on his own Instagram account.

The Incident

The incident occurred last October at a gas station. Two masked individuals, armed with guns, approached a victim and demanded their 2006 Infiniti M35X. One of the assailants pointed a gun at the victim's face before driving off with the stolen car.

A Strange Turn of Events

Just one hour later, Edmondson posted a video on Instagram. The video showed:

• The stolen Infiniti
• The Mercedes used in the crime

This post became crucial evidence against him.

The Chase and Arrest

Later that day, the stolen Infiniti was spotted near the Capitol. Police pursued the car, but it crashed into another vehicle. Edmondson attempted to run away but was caught near RFK Stadium.

The Verdict

The evidence from his Instagram, along with surveillance footage, played a big role in his conviction.

This case serves as a reminder that social media can have serious legal consequences.