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TikTok Star’s Son Murdered Day Before Birthday

2025-11-03 Entertainment
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Randon Lee Murder Case: Suspect Rejects Plea Ahead of Trial Complicated by Investigator Misconduct

Analyze the high-stakes Alabama murder trial where the suspect faces a jury pool potentially swayed by the victim's celebrity status, complicated by critical investigator perjury. Discover how digital evidence may prove decisive in this complex case.

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  • Reuben Gulley, accused of killing TikTok star Mama Tot's son Randon Lee, rejected a manslaughter plea deal and is heading to trial in February 2026.
  • Investigators revealed Randon was selling marijuana, a secret that shocked his family and likely served as the motive for the June 2022 shooting.
  • The trial faces a key complication: the lead investigator was convicted of perjury, granting the defense strong grounds for impeachment.
  • Legal expert John Phillips discusses the difficulty defending a client claiming innocence against strong digital evidence in a conservative Mobile jury pool.

This summary orients readers to the legal battle stemming from Randon Lee’s fatal gas station robbery, detailing the key players, the surprising context of the sale, and the procedural hurdles facing both the prosecution and defense.

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A beloved TikTok star’s son, 18-year-old Randon Lee, was gunned down at an Alabama gas station just one day before his 19th birthday. Investigators later revealed Randon had secretly been selling marijuana — and the man accused of killing him, Reuben Gulley, was reportedly one of his buyers. Now, nearly three years later, Gulley has rejected a plea deal and is preparing to face trial, while both sides brace for a courtroom battle complicated by a key investigator’s perjury conviction. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner goes Inside the Crime. Become a Law&Crime YouTube Member for Exclusive Perks: https://bit.ly/LCMembersOnly Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ Host: Elizabeth Millner Editor: Alex Ciccarone #Alabama #MamaTot #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@noelnoel-d2j 2025-11-03

Killed over weed?? Something that you can get legally in other states? That’s absolutely insane. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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@Saintjose1 2025-11-03

They shooting people over some weed!!!???

275 13 replies
@lorettajohnson5900 2025-11-03

Why are there no charges for the driver who helped the k!ller escape?

155 4 replies
@topdiy707 2025-11-03

So heartbreaking for the young man and his family! May he rest in peace!

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@faithblackerby4954 2025-11-05

Shouldn’t the person that drove him to the gas station to commit a crime be charged with murder also?

87 7 replies
@juliebianchi2163 2025-11-04

My daughter has a friend whose 18 yr old brother was killed over weed too. They were all sitting in a car when a group of girls walked up and one started firing. Everyone in his car ran and he bled out in the front seat. I feel so bad for Mama Tot. Everyone's concentrating on her son selling weed but she had no control over what her adult son did while living away from her. It also doesn't make him a bad person. I hope she knows we'll all be supporting her during the trial.

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@ilabiossensuales2231 2025-11-04

😢😢😢BREAKS MY HEART TO HEAR HER SPEAK OF HER SON AND SHES RIGHT BOTH FAMILIES ARE BROKEN NOW. SENDING HER PRAYERS

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@arlysanchez8099 2025-11-03

Awe ma I can’t even imagine. I know the kid wasn’t making the best decisions but no one deserves to die so young

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@user-pj8tl6zl4d 2025-11-04

The ma's pain is so evident in her voice, i hope things get easier for this family.

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@DomMcDon 2025-11-08

Wow, the mom's processing of all of this is powerful... I hope the families get healing.

17 2 replies

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