Young Dolph Murder Suspect, Hernandez Govan, Receives $90K Bond

Man Charged In The Murder Of Young Dolph Receives $90K Bond

Rapper Young Dolph was shot and killed a year and a half ago now. Still, his family awaits justice via the legal system.

In late April, one of the suspects, Hernandez Govan, made headlines after appearing in court without his lawyer.

It was previously reported that after nearly half a year of working with his client, William Massey could no longer represent Govan. “Some sort of conflict [has] arisen. I don’t know the nature of it,” the presiding judge explained at the time.

 

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Eventually, attorney Handel Durham Jr. was appointed to Young Dolph’s alleged killer’s case. So far, the two seem to be working very well together. On Thursday (May 11), FOX13 Memphis reporter Jeremy Pierre revealed via Twitter that Govan has been given a surprisingly low bond of $90K after months of waiting behind bars.

“Hernandez Govan charged with the first-degree murder of Young Dolph,” the post reminded users. “He’s also charged with attempted first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder of [the rapper].”

Dolph lost his life on November 17, 2021 during a targeted shooting at a cookie shop in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. An autopsy later revealed that he received 22 gunshot wounds, some of which hit his forehead and back.

Five men (including Govan) have been accused of his murder, the others are Justin Johnson, Cornelius Smith, Jemarcus Johnson, and Shundale Barnett.

BOND SET FOR HERNANDEZ GOVAN $90k: Hernandez Govan charged with the first-degree murder of Young Dolph. He’s also charged with attempted first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder of Young Dolph. pic.twitter.com/UInjWd3HOT

— Jeremy Pierre FOX13 (@JeremypierreFOX) May 11, 2023