Nashville’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ Fugitives: Man Wanted for Alleged Rape of Minor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As the search continues for some of Nashville’s “Most Wanted” fugitives, a man accused of sexually exploiting and raping a minor has been added to the mix.

The Metro Nashville Police Department’s “Most Wanted” list of fugitives is updated every Wednesday on the Criminal Warrants Division’s Facebook page. According to investigators, those on the list are often considered the city’s “most violent” offenders.

Of the suspects on this week’s list, more than half are wanted for murder or charges related to alleged sex crimes. The rest of Nashville’s “Most Wanted” suspects are charged with crimes including aggravated assault, aggravated robbery and child abuse.

Some people on the list have reportedly been on the run for months, while others are fresher faces. However, the list has helped police make several arrests, with at least 127 wanted fugitives in custody since October 2022.

A year-long search for a fatal shooting suspect came to an end earlier this week. Tyrone Walker, 30, was arrested by Metro Nashville police after a short chase late Monday night that began and ended at an apartment complex on Edgehill Avenue.

Detectives began searching for Walker last year after he was identified as the suspected gunman in an August 2021 shooting that resulted in the death of 39-year-old Cecil Holmes Jr. Walker was jailed on first-degree murder charges, among other charges, and is being held without bail.

Investigators have attributed the high arrest rate to tips they have received from the public about fugitives who are “Most Wanted.” Below is a list of suspects who were on the police department’s “Top 10 Most Wanted” list for the week of August 14, 2024.

1. Adrian L. Cameron

Adrian Cameron (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)

At number one is Adrian Cameron, 19, who the MNPD this week considers the “Top Most Wanted” fugitive. It’s been three months since Cameron first appeared at the top of the list. However, police began searching for him in mid-April.

Investigators say Cameron is one of three suspects in the death of 32-year-old rapper Chris King, who was shot to death around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20. King and his friends were hanging out in an alley between Hayes Street and Church Street that night.

Eventually, three other men began interacting with the group. King’s friends told police it started off “nice and dandy,” but after a while, the three suspects tried to rob them. Then the gunfire stopped, wounding King and his 29-year-old friend.

They were both taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, but King did not survive. Cameron, who was on bail for the 2021 murder of 50-year-old Josh Evans, was identified as a suspect in the shooting just days later.

Officials believe Cameron cut off his ankle monitor shortly after the shooting. Cameron had just turned 17 when police say he turned himself in for Evans’ murder. Evans was found shot to death and wrapped in garbage bags in the Cumberland River in September 2021.

Cameron was arrested again on weapons charges in Rutherford County, less than four months after turning himself in for the 2021 murder. He now faces charges of manslaughter in connection with King’s death, as well as failure to appear.

However, attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful. Anyone with information on Cameron’s whereabouts is asked to contact the MNPD bee 615-862-8600 or Crime Stoppers bee 615-742-7463.

2. Lagarrion L. Smid

Lagarrion Blacksmith (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)

Lagarrion Blacksmith, 35, has been at the top of Nashville’s most wanted list for nearly nine months as police continue to try to track him down.

He was first added to the list on Nov. 29, 2023, after investigators said they linked him to a fatal shooting that occurred outside a bar on Dickerson Pike last year.

Officers found Chancellor Eddins, 35, lying on the ground just outside Trvth Lounge on February 18, 2023. He had been shot and later died at the scene. Another man who was also struck by the gunfire was able to give officers an account of what happened.

According to police, the injured man told them that he and Eddins had gotten into an argument with the suspect at the bar. Then, shots were fired as they were leaving the location. The identity of the alleged shooter was unclear at the time.

Months later, investigators announced that Blacksmith had been identified as a suspect. On Nov. 22, 2023, officials said warrants had been issued for Blacksmith’s arrest for criminal homicide, attempted homicide and being a felon in possession of a handgun.

However, attempts to locate him have so far been unsuccessful.

3. Aaron R. Schultz

Aaron R. Shultz (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)

Aaron Shultz, 48, is a new addition to Nashville’s list of “Most Wanted” fugitivesAccording to officials, Shultz was recently indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges related to alleged sexual abuse of a minor.

The charges against him include three counts of aggravated rape of minors and one count of particularly aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. Shultz’s last whereabouts are unknown.

4. Ladonte J. Groves

Ladonte Groves (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)

Ladonte Groves, 24, was added back to the list on April 3 after first appearing on Nashville’s “Most Wanted” list on Aug. 16, 2023. Police said Groves has since been indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges related to alleged sex crimes.

The charges against him include two counts of rape, two counts of sexual battery and one count of domestic violence. According to authorities, Groves was last seen in the East Nashville area. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful.

5. Edgar Monje-Alfaro

Edgar Monje-Alfaro (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)

Edgar Monje-Alfaro, 24, is wanted by the MNPD after he was recently indicted by a grand jury on two counts of rape of minors. Monje-Alfaro was added to the “Most Wanted” list on July 3. Officials said his last location is unknown.

6. Adrian Abernathy

Adrian Abernathy (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)

Adrian Abernathy, 31, is believed to have been behind the wheel of a stolen car in a fatal crash in October 2022 on the Rosa L. Parks Boulevard exit of I-65 North.

Abernathy has arrest warrants for motor vehicle manslaughter, three counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm, theft of a motor vehicle, theft of a firearm, reckless endangerment and filing a false report.

According to police, Abernathy initially said he was a backseat passenger in the stolen Lincoln Navigator SUV. However, during the investigation, detectives discovered that the seats had been reversed and that Abernathy was the one driving the car.

Authorities said he was driving at more than 100 mph shortly before the crash that killed 29-year-old Todd Bryant of Antioch.

Abernathy has appeared on the “Most Wanted” list multiple times since early February 2023. He was added to the list again on May 1, after last appearing in November. Officials said he was last seen in Hermitage.

7. Magical E. Johnson

Magic E. Johnson (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)

According to authorities, Magic Johnson, 36, is wanted on outstanding warrants for two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault by strangulation and possession of a weapon by a felon.

Court records show Johnson has an extensive criminal record dating back to 2006, including convictions for disorderly conduct, evading arrest, aggravated robbery, assault and multiple violations of protective orders.

Johnson was added to the list on July 31. However, attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful.

8. Quierra C. Speer

Quierra C. Spear (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)

Authorities say Quierra Spear, 27, is wanted on multiple outstanding warrants stemming from an incident in which she fired shots from a vehicle.

The charges against her include two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, reckless endangerment and vandalism. Detectives said Spear, who was added to the “Most Wanted” list last week, was last seen in the West Nashville area.

9. John R. Etter

John R. Etter III (Courtesy of Metro Nashville Police Department)

John Etter III, 47, was added to Nashville’s “Most Wanted” list of fugitives on Aug. 7, after last appearing in February. The first time he ever appeared on the list was on Jan. 24. Officials say Etter has not been found.

He is wanted on outstanding warrants for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated child abuse involving a child between the ages of 9 and 17, child abuse, and failure to appear. Etter’s last known whereabouts are unknown.

10. Joshua R. Starkey

Joshua R. Starkey (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)

Joshua Starkey, 19, is one of the youngest suspects ever to appear on Nashville’s “Most Wanted” list. According to police, Starkey is wanted for one count of aggravated robbery with a weapon or object. He was added to the list on July 10. His last known location was in Hermitage.

Anyone with information about any of the suspects mentioned is asked to contact the MNPD bee 615-862-8600 or Crime Stoppers bee 615-742-7463.