First day wraps in trial for man accused of organizing Young Dolph’s killing

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 19, 2025 5:34 AM CT | Published: August 18, 2025 6:56 PM CT

The first day of trial for the man accused of organizing the Memphis rapper’s murder ended with the testimony from a key witness: one of the self-confessed shooters. 

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Young Dolph Hernandez Govan Cornelius Smith
Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.

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