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Houston Rapper Judy World Killed; Woman Charged With Manslaughter

The arrest has prompted the family to demand a murder charge as investigators continue an active inquiry with few public details.

Overview

  • The fatal stabbing took place at a south Houston home in the 11900 block of Bat Sheva Lane on July 11, and Krystal Jordan was taken to a hospital where she later died.
  • Police arrested 28-year-old Kayla Wynita Rodgers at the scene without incident and Harris County records show she was charged with manslaughter and booked with bond set at $100,000.
  • Local reporting says Rodgers and Jordan knew one another and that Rodgers is reportedly the sister of Jordan’s boyfriend, a connection the family cites in calling for a stronger charge.
  • Jordan’s sister set up a GoFundMe that has drawn community donations to cover funeral costs, and the rapper is survived by her 10-year-old daughter.
  • Investigators have released limited details about motive and the inquiry remains open, leaving prosecutors to decide whether to seek a higher charge and shaping the next legal steps.