The search for justice in the tragic 2018 murders of rising rappers Anthony “SakChaser” Williams and Christopher “Juvy” Thomas Jr. has entered a new, explosive phase. While YNW Melly, whose birth name is Jamell Demons, faces a criminal trial, a parallel civil lawsuit brought by the victims’ families is systematically peeling back the layers of alleged conspiracy and cover-up, exposing the inner circle of the YNW collective to intense scrutiny.

The latest revelations come from the deposition of Melly’s manager, Damison Francois, widely known as Hunter K. Track. In a performance that can only be described as calculated resistance, Track repeatedly asserted his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, refusing to answer a barrage of questions that focused on his knowledge of the crime, the disposal of evidence, and the group’s financial dealings both before and after the slayings.

Track’s refusal to speak under oath—invoking his right nearly one hundred times—has created a chilling vacuum of silence in the courtroom. However, this silence, ironically, speaks volumes, especially when contrasted with the prior police statements and financial records presented by the victims’ families’ legal counsel. The deposition reveals a man cornered by his own actions, desperately trying to build a legal wall around a sequence of events that unfolded immediately after the double homicide.

The Day After: A Storage Unit, a Painter, and the Bloody Gun

One of the most damaging lines of inquiry centered on Hunter K. Track’s movements in the 24 to 48 hours following the murders. The attorney for the families presented evidence showing that Track was allegedly a central figure in the immediate, frantic effort to clean up the crime’s aftermath.

The lawyer pressed Track on his prior admissions to law enforcement, where he revealed that he and others went out to a field to retrieve a gun the day after the murders. This extraordinary admission places the manager at the scene of an alleged attempted cover-up, directly contradicting any claim of ignorance.

The evidence trail extends further into the financial transactions linked to Track’s accounts. Bank records show two highly suspicious purchases made the day after the murders: the rental of a storage unit and the hiring of a painter. The lawyer repeatedly demanded to know what would have been painted immediately after the deaths of Mr. Thompson and Mr. Owens, and more chillingly, why a storage shed would be rented on the day of the murders. Track, however, met every question with the assertion of his constitutional right, leaving the implications of a hidden, freshly painted, and stored object hanging heavy in the air.

The manager was also confronted with the existence of a red backpack, which law enforcement had previously indicated contained multiple high-powered firearms, including a Glock 23, 19, and 27, along with extended and drum magazines. The lawyer connected this backpack to Melly’s presence in the car on the night of the murders, suggesting the guns were on hand. Track’s continuous refusal to acknowledge possession or knowledge of the bag only solidifies the picture of a man trying to obscure a potentially direct link to the weapons used in the commission of the crime.

Financial Ties and Explosive Witness Tampering Allegations

The deposition then transitioned into the murky world of financial transactions, focusing on how money from Melly’s burgeoning career was handled—and who it was used to silence. Track confirmed his commission was a 15% cut of Melly’s earnings, but his memory of the rapper’s massive $400,000 record deal advance suddenly became foggy. He claimed he “wouldn’t know” the exact figure, a claim the lawyer found baffling, given Track’s percentage stake in the money.

More sinister, however, were the questions surrounding payments to one of the victim’s mothers, Leandre Phillips (Juvy’s mother). The attorney for the victims’ families presented evidence of payments to Miss Phillips, and asked directly if Track had called him to tell him to drop the case because they were paying her. The question was a direct accusation of potential witness tampering and obstruction of justice, suggesting the YNW camp was attempting to buy the silence of the victims’ families. Track, once again, took the Fifth.

Furthermore, the lawyer explored the possibility that Track and Melly were attempting to profit from the murders by using the “WW” (Young New Wave) brand and its associated merchandise, alleging a civil conspiracy to exploit the tragedy for financial gain. Track was asked if the beneficiaries of the victims’ estates received any benefits from the merch sales, a question he chose not to answer, leaving open the possibility that Melly’s inner circle was financially benefiting while the victims’ families received nothing.

The testimony also shone a light on the alleged financial disputes that may have sparked the tragedy. SackChaser and Juvy were reportedly owed $200,000 and were set to be signed to Melly’s business entities. The lawyer suggested that if a contract dispute over money really led to the killings, it would be a “crazy work,” given the millions Melly stood to make.

A Manager’s Terrifying Fear and the Fractured Inner Circle

Perhaps the most startling exchange in the deposition centered on a previous statement Track gave to police, where he expressed a bone-chilling fear of his own client. The lawyer read Track’s words back to him: “If he could kill Sack and Juvie, that mean he could kill me and my wife.”

This statement, which Track again refused to confirm or deny under oath, provides a terrifying glimpse into the manager’s state of mind following the murders. The lawyer hammered the point home, asking if Track was expressing a fear for his own safety from Demons, and if Demons had ever threatened him or his wife. The consistent assertion of the Fifth Amendment on these questions transforms them from simple inquiries into deeply troubling, unspoken confirmations.

This segment not only highlights the massive emotional cost of the fallout but also underscores the breakdown of trust within the YNW inner circle, suggesting that the manager, who had been involved with Melly for years, no longer believed in his client’s innocence or his capacity for restraint. The victims themselves had reportedly feared for their lives in the days leading up to the shooting, with SackChaser allegedly calling his mother and telling her they needed to move. Track, who was Melly’s CEO and client manager, asserted the Fifth when asked if he had any obligation to report potential threats of violence against the victims.

The Civil Case Trap: Silence is Not Protection

The deposition concluded with a pointed legal lesson from the lawyer to Track, explaining the profound implications of his silence in a civil case, which is a key distinction from the criminal proceedings Melly is facing.

In the criminal justice system, asserting the Fifth Amendment cannot be used against a defendant. However, in a civil case, the rules are drastically different. The lawyer explicitly warned Track that every time he invoked his right against self-incrimination, the civil jury could be instructed to hold it against him and infer that his silence is a stand-in for guilt.

“You understand that your deposition here today can be used in the civil case, meaning every time that you pled the fifth, we can present that to a jury and ask the jury to hold it against you when they render the verdict in which case I’ll be asking for many millions of dollars in damages for that case?” the attorney stated. Track responded by saying he would need counsel to speak on that, again asserting his right.

The lawyer also introduced forensic evidence that directly challenges the defense’s alleged drive-by theory, including testimony regarding “gunpowder stippling” found on one victim’s cheek, which suggests an intermediate-range gunshot from approximately eight inches away. This detail points directly to an internal shooting within the car.

The cumulative effect of Track’s deposition is devastating for the defense. His refusal to cooperate, coupled with the damning prior statements and financial evidence, paints a portrait of a key figure deeply entangled in the aftermath of a brutal double homicide. The civil case, which seeks millions in damages, has now secured powerful new testimony that, even in its silence, appears to implicate YNW Melly’s entire operation in a tragic conspiracy, setting the stage for a final showdown that could deliver a financial and reputational verdict long before the criminal case reaches its ultimate conclusion.