FUGITIVE
CASE #: 2024-110
Malachi Allah Darden
Also Known As:
“Mdott”
Status:
Open
Date of Last Contact:
Date of Last Contact:
Jurisdiction:
Missing From:
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Reward:
up to $2,500 via United States Marshals Service
Not from STC, Conditions and restrictions apply
Summary:
Malachi Allah Darden is wanted for the homicide of 36-year-old Benjamin Thompson.
Vital Statistics
Circumstances of Offense:
Authorities allege that Malachi and two co-defendants shot Benjamin to death while the victim was in a vehicle. Pennsylvania’s court records database also lists a criminal conspiracy charge for Malachi. While the motive for the crime has not been publicized, the conspiracy charge would indicate that Benjamin’s homicide was premeditated. Malachi remains at large, according to news articles and a US Marshals press release from 05/23/25. Malachi has ties to Bronx, New York along with Lackawanna and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania.
Additional Details:
Anyone with information on Malachi’s whereabouts should contact the US Marshals Service at 1-877-WANTED2 (926-8332). Malachi should be considered very dangerous. Please consider sharing this so that Benjamin’s family can get justice and answers in their loved one’s case.
Case Last Updated:
No detective or agency email provided
Can you help?
Without a lead detective or agency contact email, tips to help solve the case can't get to the right place. Community members, you can help by calling the agency and asking for that information to then share with Solve the Case.
Investigating agency
Ask for the detective handling this case, or an email address where tips can be sent.
Share what you learn
Related Stories & Podcasts
Case Content Disclaimer: The details on this case page are sourced from numerous locations to include family, friends, news postings and government public releases. Solve the Case, Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy of any content as case pages are living documents that frequently update as case details expand.