Social media personality, YouTube creator and podcast host Martell “Supaman” Todd has been arrested in Dallas County, Texas, after being indicted on a manslaughter charge, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the case involving a man who had developed an online presence discussing relationships, sexuality and social issues.
Todd, 40, was booked into the Dallas County Jail on Oct. 7, 2026. According to county booking records, he faces a charge listed as indictment–manslaughter, with bond set at $65,000. He was assigned to the West Tower detention facility under booking number 26047421.
While the booking records confirm the charge, they provide few details about the underlying allegations. The identity of the person whose death led to the indictment, the date of the alleged incident and Todd’s relationship to the deceased have not been established through the records reviewed.
Before his arrest, Todd had built a public-facing identity as Martell “Thee Supaman” Todd, participating in online discussions about sexuality, relationships and social issues. His digital footprint included a YouTube presence, social media profiles and podcast appearances, placing him within a growing community of independent content creators who use online platforms to discuss subjects that traditional media have often avoided.
One of his documented projects was Sex Therapy Show, a podcast hosted alongside Luis Diaz, who was identified in the show’s description as a therapist. The program presented itself as a forum for candid conversations about sex positivity, personal relationships and contemporary social issues, combining provocative discussions with an emphasis on education and personal growth.
Episodes published in November 2022 addressed subjects including toxic masculinity, sex work, sex toys, substance use in sexual settings, heteronormativity and violence affecting LGBTQ communities. The show’s format reflected a broader trend among independent podcasters who have developed audiences by exploring intimate and sometimes controversial topics outside conventional television and radio programming.
The podcast’s public listings establish Todd’s participation in the program, although the full extent of his YouTube audience, subscriber count and more recent media appearances has not been independently confirmed.
Todd also maintained a Facebook profile under the name Martell Supaman Todd. The profile identifies Christiansburg, Virginia, as a location associated with him, lists Detroit, Michigan, among his personal details and describes him as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army. It also lists the Academy of Michigan as part of his educational background. These details come from his publicly displayed social media biography and should not be treated as independently verified military or educational records.
The arrest places Todd in a serious legal situation. Under Texas law, manslaughter is generally defined as recklessly causing the death of another person. Unlike murder, which ordinarily involves an intentional or knowing killing, manslaughter centers on whether a person’s conduct involved a legally significant disregard for a substantial and unjustifiable risk to human life.
Manslaughter is classified as a second-degree felony in Texas and can carry a prison sentence of two to 20 years and a fine of up to $10,000 upon conviction. However, the existence of an indictment does not mean a defendant has been found guilty. It means a grand jury determined there was sufficient evidence to formally bring the charge.
The case also raises unanswered questions about the timeline leading to Todd’s arrest. An indictment can follow an investigation conducted over weeks, months or longer, and the date of a defendant’s booking does not necessarily indicate when the alleged offense occurred. Without the indictment itself or additional investigative records, it would be premature to speculate about what happened or whether the alleged incident had any connection to Todd’s online activities.
For independent influencers and podcast personalities, public visibility can extend beyond entertainment into discussions about identity, community and personal experiences. Todd’s participation in conversations about LGBTQ issues, sexuality and relationships made those subjects part of his documented media work. His arrest is therefore likely to draw interest from people familiar with that work, even as the allegations remain unresolved.
As of Oct. 9, the available records do not establish whether Todd has entered a plea, retained legal representation or received a trial date. Additional court filings may provide further information about the alleged offense, the evidence supporting the indictment and the events that led prosecutors to pursue the manslaughter charge.
Todd remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
