Houston crime: Ex-con paroled, released from jail on low bail, accused of murdering 22-year-old woman

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Based on his criminal history, it is clear that Cerdarian Thompson has a penchant for guns and violence.

But that didn't stop 232nd Criminal Court Judge Josh Hill from giving Thompson one break after another.

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In 2012, Thompson was sentenced to eight years in prison for multiple home invasions on the Southeast Side that turned violent.

“He beat up the residents. He beat up women. He put a gun to their heads, it was brazen and brazen,” said Andy Kahan of Crime Stoppers.

In March 2022, Judge Hill sentenced Thompson to a deferred probation after he pleaded guilty to being in possession of a weapon.

“Within three months he will be charged again with additional violent crimes,” Kahan said. “Another aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in which he also allegedly shot the victim.”

Instead of revoking his probation and sending Thompson back to prison, Judge Josh Hill set bail at just $70,000.

“Given his violent past, he's making a really poor bond,” Kahan said.

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Judge Hill's decision to grant Thompson his freedom may have cost 22-year-old Keambra Bibbs her life.

According to court documents, she knew Thompson.

According to police, on Sept. 4, Thompson shot Keambra multiple times and then dumped her body in the parking garage of a Medical Center office building.

You see, Thompson apparently wanted to stay in good hands with Judge Josh Hill.

He appeared in court on September 17, 13 days after he allegedly murdered Keambra.

Thompson was charged with murder on Oct. 31.

He turned himself in on Tuesday.

“That was a tragedy. But very preventable because you’ve had it several times, but we continue to throw it out,” Kahan said. “Now a young lady has died.”