'Sweetie Pie's': Tim's Murder for Hire Scandal, Explained
The motive behind Tim Norman's alleged involvement is jealousy
It's difficult for fans to fathom that Tim would be involved in the brutal killing of his own nephew, but according to a family friend, Tim was jealous of the relationship Andre shared with Tim's mother, Miss Robbie. Blogger Monica of All About the Tea, who is also a friend of Tim's, said she observed it herself.
"[To some extent he was jealous] because you did see some jealous tendencies on the show," Monica said in one report. "The way he communicated with Andre, it wasn't the nicest and I used to think back then, 'This young man needs mentorship, he needs love, he doesn't have a father, you're like supposedly a father figure to him.' But Tim wasn't that nurturing role model to him."
prevnextTim Norman reportedly tried to cash in on Andre Montgomery's life insurance policy
Before Andre's murder, Tim reportedly took out two life insurance policies on his young nephew, totaling over $400,000. Days after Andre's passing, Tim tried to cash in on the insurance policies. He was denied due to not having the adequate paperwork.
prevnextAndre Montgomery reportedly named Tim Norman as a suspect in a robbery
Before Andre's murder, he was living with Miss Robbie on and off for several years. Miss Robbie's home was burglarized, leaving her with no life savings or retirement. The ordeal was documented for the series. Per police files related to the case, Andre was a prime suspect in the burglary due to living in close proximity. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports on the police findings.
Andre denied involvement in the burglary. He also told police he believed Tim was involved. Four days after Andre's interview with police, he was killed. Authorities and Miss Robbie always believed his murder was a setup.
prevnextMiss Robbie is supporting her son
Viewers remember just how dedicated Miss Robbie was to Andre. She even battled with Tim over Tim's tough love approach with Andre. In the midst of the chaos, Miss Robbie is standing by Tim.
"We're just waiting and praying for a miracle," she said in an interview with Black Enterprise. "After all, everyone has to realize he hasn't been found guilty. That's what he's accused of so we don't know what happened. That's my son. I mean it's like a marriage – 'til death do us part. I can't give him back. When kids get in trouble, they're still your kids. No matter what happens, I'm still his mom and he's got support and I'm praying my child gets out of this because like I say he hasn't been found guilty but the world beat him up."
prevnextTim Norman says he's innocent
Tim is maintaining his innocence. Per The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, he not only pleaded not guilty, but also requested to be released to his mother's care under supervised release. A judge denied the request. If convicted, he faces life without parole.
prevnextTim Norman has been accused of being violent in the past
Tim has a lengthy rap sheet. He previously served a 10-year sentence for armed robbery, after he robbed two McDonald's and an auto parts store at gunpoint. He was also accused of stalking and harassing his ex-girlfriend, former Basketball Wives star, Jennifer Williams. In 2018, Norman was also accused of physically assaulting an employee at one of his restaurants.
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