Takeoff's alleged murderer asks for funds to hire a private investigator

TMZ.com

Takeoff's alleged killer Patrick Xavier Clark asks a judge for money...because he says he can't afford a private investigator, but needs one to build his defense.

According to legal documents, obtained by TMZ, Clark is asking for an initial sum of $5,000 to hire a private investigator. ...adding that he is financially unable to cover the costs on his own.

AP

The docs say Clark's family has already spent all their money on his lawyer who agreed to work for him at a reduced rate. He says adding a private detective to his defense is necessary to "properly investigate [Clark's] case and prepare effectively for trial".

Clark says he has already identified a P.I. who will work on the case at the reduced rate of $85/hour.

As we reported, Houston PD announced last week that Clark has been arrested and charged with the rapper's murder. He is currently being held on $2 million bail.

The docs say that Clark will be placed under house arrest if he is released... and that he will be prohibited from possessing firearms or any other...