Turkey Leg Hut Proprietor Paid $1,400 To Torch Rival Bar, FBI Says

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A federal courtroom listening to in Houston, Texas, has revealed many findings from the FBI’s investigation into Lyndell ‘Lynn’ Value. The previous Turkey Leg Hut co-owner, alongside his alleged accomplices, had been arrested on April 18 on arson expenses. Now, investigators are presenting all their discoveries in courtroom, following a years-long investigation.

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An FBI Agent Testified Throughout The Listening to

Per the Houston Chronicle, FBI agent Deborah Cline took the stand on Thursday, Might 1, claiming that Value allegedly paid $1,400 to John Lee Value and Armani Williams to torch Bar 5015. His fellow former enterprise accomplice at Turkey Leg Hut, Steven Rogers, owned the institution. Based on Cline, the motive was an alleged grudge over a failed enterprise deal. Cline mentioned Lyndell Value recruited the duo to douse the bar’s entrance ramp with gasoline and light-weight it up all to settle the rating.

However there was extra. Lee Value, a former Turkey Leg Hut worker, cooperated with the FBI throughout a 2023 Mississippi drug bust. Value confessed that he helped set the bar ablaze on Lyndell Value’s orders. Cline testified that he beforehand informed investigators how Turkey Leg Hut was a entrance for a large weed operation, with tons of of kilos of marijuana stashed and shipped within the restaurant’s packaging.

Turkey Leg Hut Proprietor Texted Rogers He’d “Blow Up” His Bar

Agent Cline alleged that Lyndell Value had been concentrating on Rogers since 2019, when Rogers bought Bar 5015. Initially, Rogers deliberate to crew up with Lyndell Value and his ex-wife, Nakia Holmes, however backed out. That sparked pressure between the pair. When Lyndell Value later rolled as much as the bar with a “field of money” to purchase in, Rogers shut him down. That’s when Lyndell Value allegedly fired off texts to Rogers, mocking Bar 5015 for allegedly being a knockoff of Turkey Leg Hut. Value additionally warned him the spot would “blow up.” Moreover, regulation enforcement additionally raided Lyndell Value’s residence, the place they found an arsenal, together with a flamethrower and unregistered weapons.

Lyndell Value’s Not Responsible Plea & His Estranged Spouse’s Assertion

Lyndell Value pleaded not responsible to a three-count indictment, together with conspiracy to commit arson and utilizing an interstate facility to torch a automobile. After the listening to, the decide ordered Lyndell Value to be held with out bond. Williams and Lee Value walked free pending future courtroom dates.

In the meantime, Value’s estranged spouse informed ESSENCE she’s fiercely defending her peace, her youngsters, and their “therapeutic journey.” She described the case as a private nightmare and revealed having break up from Value some time in the past.

“In gentle of the current occasions involving my estranged husband, Lynn Value, I wish to make it clear that my main focus stays on defending my peace, my youngsters, and our therapeutic journey,” she mentioned. “This can be a deeply painful and private matter. I’ve been separated from Mr. Value for a while and have taken each crucial step to distance myself and my household from his actions and authorized affairs. My youngsters and I ask for privateness, compassion, and understanding as we proceed to maneuver ahead with energy and beauty. I cannot be commenting additional presently, as my precedence is the well-being of my household.”

Former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner Lyndell Value has pleaded not responsible to expenses associated to the explosive 2020 fireplace at a bar in Houston’s Third Ward. @DeniseFOX26 explains the costs and reads a press release from Value’s estranged spouse and former enterprise accomplice. pic.twitter.com/eYIdopaxSN

— FOX26Houston (@FOX26Houston) Might 1, 2025