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• Two years after Houston murder, Ascension Parish family searching for answers in loved one's killing Play Video

  May 7, 2025 2:10 PM

  HOUSTON - An Ascension Parish family is still searching for answers two years after their loved one was shot and killed in Texas. On January 15, 2023, Zalon Carter was found shot to death in Houston. Law enforcement has not found the person responsible for Carter's death. Family... more »

• Two more arrested after Tickfaw man's overdose; one arrested for murder Play Video

  May 2, 2025 12:45 AM

  TICKFAW - Two more people were arrested in a fentanyl overdose death, with one being arrested for murder, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Joshua Thompson, 45, was booked for second-degree murder, distribution of fentanyl, conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and obstruction of justice. Mary Kate Fitzsimons, 21, was... more »

• Teen accused of killing Broadmoor High classmate indicted on murder, obstruction of justice charges Play Video

  May 1, 2025 3:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old accused of killing a Broadmoor High senior in December was indicted on murder charges Thursday. Jeremiah Howze was formally charged with second-degree murder, obstruction of justice and possession of a machine gun after the Dec. 23 death of Kyle Earthly Jr. According to... more »

• Trial for man accused of murdering 2-year-old Nevaeh Allen underway Play Video

  April 30, 2025 4:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The trial for a man accused of burying his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter and faking the toddler's disappearance after the mother allegedly attacked the child, causing fatal injuries, is underway Wednesday. Phillip Gardner and his girlfriend Lanaya Cardwell were booked with second-degree murder after Nevaeh Allen was... more »

• Two Winn Parish murder suspects arrested after stolen vehicle spotted in Morgan City

  April 15, 2025 4:30 PM

  MORGAN CITY - Two people suspected in a Winn Parish murder were arrested after cameras identified a stolen vehicle in Morgan City. Officials say a recently installed camera system notified the department that a stolen vehicle from Winn Parish was in the area on April 9. The next night,... more »

• Murder suspect back in jail after DA's office asks for bond revocation Play Video

  April 15, 2025 3:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A teenage murder suspect was sent back to jail Tuesday and will remain there until a hearing next week on the District Attorney's request to revoke his bond. The DA's office says 18-year-old Jerimiah Howze repeatedly violated house arrest restrictions since being released on Jan.... more »

• Charges upgraded for man accused of killing 5-year-old daughter Play Video

  April 14, 2025 9:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of killing his 5-year-old daughter three years ago now faces more severe charges. Aaron Hawkins, 26, was previously charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile charges in the death of his daughter. Now, he is charged with first-degree murder. ... more »

• Ponchatoula PD makes second arrest in attempted murder, armed robbery Play Video

  April 7, 2025 4:44 PM

  PONCHATOULA - Police officers in Ponchatoula arrested two people accused of a February attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery. The Ponchatoula Police Department said officers searched a home for 20-year-old Jamal Griffin Monday evening. Though he was not found, police reported he was arrested Tuesday morning. Officers got... more »

• Jury member tears up during emotional trial of man accused of killing toddler, two others in 2021 Play Video

  March 27, 2025 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A juror teared up during a Thursday murder trial listening to a father's account of a 2021 Memorial Day get-together that turned violent when a stray bullet killed his 21-month-old daughter. David Williams, 23, is accused of killing Reginald Thomas, 20; Dewayne Dunn Jr., 16; and... more »

• Man found guilty in 2021 attempted murder of 17-year-old girl; could face 50 years in prison Play Video

  March 19, 2025 5:19 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A man was found guilty Wednesday of nearly killing a 17-year-old in St. Gabriel during a 2021 shooting. Jordan St. Clair Clark, 28, faces 50 years in prison for the attempted second-degree murder of a teenage girl who was attending a birthday party for her boyfriend... more »

• Wilkinson murder suspect commits suicide before arrest Play Video

  March 18, 2025 2:18 PM

  WOODVILLE, Miss. — The prime suspect in the murder case of a 60-year-old Woodville woman who went missing killed himself as law enforcement attempted to arrest him inside his home, officials said. Law enforcement throughout Louisiana and Mississippi assisted each other to arrest 60-year-old Gregory Thompson following the death... more »

• Nonfatal shooting of 14-year-old on Success Street being investigated as attempted murder Play Video

  March 10, 2025 6:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police said a 14-year-old shot over the weekend was the victim of attempted murder. According to Baton Rouge Police, the teenager was shot in the leg on Success Street near Progress Road on Saturday evening. The teen's injuries were non-life-threatening. A suspect or motive has... more »

• Man accused of 2023 Baton Rouge shooting booked on murder charges after arrest in Concordia Parish Play Video

  March 7, 2025 1:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of murdering two people on Mission Drive was arrested more than two years after the killings. Keante Burton, 26, is accused of the first-degree murders of Rajanee Williams, 21, and Dejonte Williams, 18, in January 2023. According to Baton Rouge Police, the... more »

• Police link suspect in teen's murder in Addis sugarcane field to earlier, separate murder Play Video

  February 20, 2025 7:37 PM

  ADDIS — Police have linked a man arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of a teenager whose body was found in a sugarcane field in Addis to a separate, earlier murder. Police said they booked 23-year-old Devontae Johnson with murder and home invasion charges related to an... more »

• Florida man suspected in murder nabbed in West Baton Rouge Play Video

  February 5, 2025 1:39 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A man believed to be connected to a Sarasota, Fla. murder was arrested in West Baton Rouge Parish early Wednesday, authorities said. Djalma Gordon, 41, of Sarasota was detained just before 1 a.m. in a traffic stop by West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputies. Sarasota... more »

• Man accused of fatally shooting man inside burning car at Oswego Street apartments arrested for murder Play Video

  February 4, 2025 11:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of fatally shooting a man inside a burning car at an Oswego Street apartment building was arrested Tuesday. Jonathan Christopher, 59, is accused of killing 37-year-old Robert Hills on Friday. Police said Hills was found dead after being shot multiple times inside... more »

• One dead after shooting results from verbal altercation in Kentwood Play Video

  January 29, 2025 11:08 PM

  KENTWOOD - One person is dead after a shooting resulted from a verbal altercation at a gas station, according to the Kentwood Police Department. ZyKerien Bickham, 24, died on the scene after suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Police say Bickham and three other people got into an argument inside the... more »

• 'Mr. Prada' indicted in killing of Baton Rouge therapist Play Video

  January 16, 2025 2:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - TikTok creator Mr. Prada has been indicted in the September killing of Baton Rouge therapist Nicholas Abraham. Terryon Thomas, who uses the name Mr. Prada on social media, was indicted on first-degree murder, obstruction of justice, aggravated criminal damage to property and unauthorized use of a... more »

• One-year-old among three killed in triple homicide; suspect is victims' uncle, brother, father Play Video

  January 10, 2025 7:10 AM

  AMITE - Deputies said a one-year-old was one of three people killed in a triple homicide that happened Thursday afternoon. The St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday at around 4:30 p.m. deputies were called to an address on Sawmill Road for "an apparent triple homicide." The suspect,... more »

• Man accused of murder for December convenience store shooting arrested Play Video

  January 7, 2025 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a teen accused of murder in a December shooting at an Old Hammond Highway convenience store. Jeremiah Howze, 17, was arrested on New Year's Eve for the Dec. 23 shooting that left a man dead at the corner of Old... more »

• Should sex abuse evidence set the Menendez brothers free? A judge will decide on Monday Play Video

  November 25, 2024 9:00 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge will decide Monday whether new evidence warrants a re-examination of the convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez in the shotgun murders of their parents in their Beverly Hills home more than 30 years ago. The brothers were found guilty of murdering Jose and... more »

• Man arrested for homicide after shooting death in March Play Video

  November 20, 2024 11:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man for second-degree murder months after a fatal shooting that happened on South 18th Street. The shooting happened on Mar. 19 on South 18th and left Dwain Fleming, 61, dead that afternoon. Fleming died from his injuries on the scene. The Baton... more »

• Man accused of fatal April nightclub shooting formally charged with murder Play Video

  November 15, 2024 6:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man arrested for a fatal nightclub shooting in April has been formally charged with murder, court records show. Marquis Payne, 21, was arrested in July for the death of 26-year-old Timotheus Bowie Jr. at the Palace Night Club on April 1. On Thursday, an indictment... more »

• Zachary police make arrest in carjacking, attempted murder Play Video

  November 13, 2024 8:26 AM

  ZACHARY - Police have arrested a man who allegedly shot someone after attempting to carjack them. Zachary police said the shooting happened at Gate City Convenience Store on Lower Zachary Road on Monday. When officers arrived, they found evidence of the shooting and spoke with the carjacking victim and... more »

• Siblings accused of murder-for-hire of employee now face racketeering, witness intimidation charges Play Video

  November 8, 2024 12:14 PM

  MARINGOUIN — A pair of siblings accused of ordering the killing of their 65-year-old employee in a Maringouin murder-for-hire scheme now face racketeering charges, records from the 18th Judicial District Court show. The siblings — 44-year-old Rilonda Brooks and 40-year-old David Brooks Jr. — were arrested for arranging the... more »

• 19-year-old arrested for murder in fatal October shooting on Snipe Street Play Video

  November 7, 2024 12:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A teenager was arrested for the October murder of a man on Snipe Street. Deziron King, 19, was arrested for the fatal shooting of Ron Clark Jr., 28, that happened on Oct. 19. Police say that Clark died at the scene. King was booked... more »

• State will retry Tigerland double homicide case after hung jury Play Video

  October 28, 2024 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Despite Monday's deadlocked jury, District Attorney Hillar Moore is confident the state can get a conviction on a retrial in the double homicide trial of Brian Lavergne. "We believe in the strength of our case and we'll go for it again," Moore said. Lavergne is... more »

• Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man in shaken baby case after lawmakers' last-minute appeal

  October 18, 2024 7:02 AM

  HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court halted Thursday night’s scheduled execution of a man who would have become the first person in the U.S. put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. The late-night ruling to spare for now the... more »

• Woman who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in shooting of girl who rang doorbell sentenced to 20 years Play Video

  October 16, 2024 2:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Central woman who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of a 12-year-old girl who knocked on her front door was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday, court records said. In June, Ester Williams, 27, pleaded guilty to killing Cedrica Lee in... more »

• Three men arrested for attempted murder after stabbing at Amelia home Play Video

  October 14, 2024 5:59 PM

  AMELIA — Three men accused of attempted murder were arrested over the weekend after deputies responded to a fight in Amelia. Miguel Chub-Sub, 35, Rolando Chub-Sub, 23, and German Chub-Sub, 32, were all arrested early Saturday morning for attempted second-degree murder. On Friday, St. Mary Parish deputies were... more »

• Teen pleads guilty to murder, attempted murder in New Year's Eve shooting Play Video

  October 9, 2024 12:54 PM

  NEW ROADS — A Pointe Coupee Parish juvenile pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder for a New Year's Eve shooting in 2023, the District Attorney said. The juvenile, who was 14 at the time of the shooting on Dec. 31, 2023, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree... more »

• Man accused of attempted murder arrested after fleeing from officers Play Video

  October 9, 2024 11:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man accused of attempted murder was apprehended after fleeing from officers Wednesday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department took Christopher Cooper, 34, into custody at the corner of Gayosa and North 19th streets. Cooper is allegedly tied to an attempted murder investigation from May... more »

• Prosecutors could seek death penalty with upgraded first-degree murder charge against TikTok star Play Video

  October 8, 2024 11:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A TikTok star accused of murdering a Baton Rouge therapist had his charges upgraded to first-degree murder, prosecutors said. Terryon Thomas, 20, is accused of murdering William Nicholas “Nick” Abraham, 69. District Attorney Hillar Moore said that the charge was upgraded to first-degree murder because of... more »

• Body found on river bank in September identified as man accused of stabbing wife 36 times Play Video

  October 3, 2024 12:06 PM

  ADDIS — The body of a man recovered along the bank of the Mississippi River in Addis in September was identified Thursday as a 63-year-old man accused of stabbing his wife 36 times, deputies said. Kirk Craig Sr. was identified as the body recovered on Sept. 21 after an... more »

• TikTok star identified as person of interest following death of Baton Rouge therapist Play Video

  October 1, 2024 5:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police officers on Tuesday issued a warrant for a 20-year-old man accused of fleeing police in the car of a 69-year-old therapist whose corpse was found wrapped in a tarp along a Tangipahoa Parish highway. Terryon Ishmael Thomas is wanted for aggravated criminal damage... more »

• Teenager arrested for negligent homicide after fatal June shooting Play Video

  September 26, 2024 10:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A teenager is being charged with negligent homicide after a shooting in June left a 21-year-old dead . Police arrested 18-year-old Gabriel Bazile as a suspect in a shooting that happened on June 4 on Kansas Street. James Caples, 21, was killed. Police did not... more »

• Sheriff's office offers $10,000 reward for information on double homicide from July Play Video

  September 25, 2024 11:20 AM

  AMITE - Months after a double homicide in Tangipahoa Parish left a couple dead , deputies are now offering a reward for information on the case. On July 23, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office received a call from a woman saying she had been shot at a mobile home... more »

• 3 arrested in Maringouin murder; 65-year-old man's killing allegedly arranged by employer Play Video

  September 19, 2024 2:18 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — Three people were arrested and accused in a murder-for-hire scheme that ended with the killing of a 65-year-old man in his Maringouin home, Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi said Thursday. Officials said Herman Harris was found shot to death in his home along LA 76 on Aug.... more »

• Man awaiting trial for 2022 murder returned to custody after escaping from Wilkinson County Jail Play Video

  September 19, 2024 12:39 PM

  WOODVILLE, Miss. — A man on trial for murder and aggravated assault who escaped Wilkinson County deputies was back in custody Thursday morning. Jacary Carr, 26, escaped custody Wednesday night around 7:30 during his pre-trial detention. Carr was awaiting trial for a 2022 murder in Centreville, after which he... more »

• Deputies investigating body found on Mead Road as homicide Play Video

  September 9, 2024 2:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office on Monday began investigating the suspected homicide of a woman on Mead Road near Interstate 12. Detectives responded to a call of a deceased woman at the Atlas at Foresthaven apartment complex around 11:30 a.m. Deputies said they... more »

• Man arrested in murder, allegedly offered woman $2K not to call police Play Video

  August 25, 2024 8:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man arrested in a July murder allegedly offered a witness $2,000 not to call law enforcement, officials said. Baton Rouge Police officers arrested Joel Johnson for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery. An arrest warrant says that in the early-morning hours of July... more »

• Man who killed his child's mother in 2016 sentenced to 30 years in prison Play Video

  August 21, 2024 10:17 AM

  GONZALES— A Gonzales man who killed the mother of his child in 2016 will spend three decades in jail. Jarvis McNair, 33, admitted to killing Shondrica Dejoie in front of her 10 month old child in July 2016. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says McNair shot her in the... more »

• Detectives: In 3-minute attack, man killed ex's new boyfriend at Hanks Drive apartment Play Video

  August 16, 2024 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Deputies said Friday that a man arrested for murder drove to the mother of his child's home and shot her new boyfriend. Tyrus Watson, 22, was arrested for second-degree murder Thursday evening after a shooting at a Hanks Drive apartment complex that morning. Watson killed Kedrick... more »

• Man arrested for attempted murder claims shooting was in self-defense Play Video

  August 12, 2024 5:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - New documents show that a man arrested for attempted murder claims he was acting in self-defense when he shot a person three times. On Saturday, 21-year-old Aaron Brown was booked with attempted second-degree murder. Police told WBRZ that Brown shot another man during an argument. ... more »

• 15-year-old arrested for attempted first-degree murder after shooting on Washington Avenue

  August 7, 2024 5:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 15-year-old was arrested for attempted first-degree murder after a shooting on Washington Avenue. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the shooting took place on July 25 around 2:47 a.m., and a female juvenile suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the shooting. The shooting... more »

• Deputies searching for two people wanted for attempted murder after shooting Play Video

  August 7, 2024 4:52 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Two people are wanted for attempted murder after a shooting that took place Tuesday, according to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office. Brayden Hollins, 19, of Plaquemine and Laron Richard, 24, of Plaquemine are wanted on two counts of attempted second-degree murder. Anyone with information as to... more »

• Man accused of murdering brother-in-law in Kenner arrested after cameras tracked car to Baton Rouge Play Video

  August 5, 2024 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who was wanted by Kenner Police for the murder of his brother-in-law was arrested in Baton Rouge after his vehicle was seen on license plate reading cameras, officials said. Warren Smith, 33, was wanted by Kenner Police for the second-degree murder of a 43-year-old... more »

• Baton Rouge man accused of attempting to kill fellow group home resident with blunt object arrested

  August 2, 2024 5:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly attacked another resident of the group home he lived at with a blunt object, arrest records show. Christopher Kimble, 61, was arrested for second-degree murder on Thursday at the JJ Group Home for Sober and Independent... more »

• Seventh suspect arrested in Roseland attempted drive-by shooting Play Video

  July 31, 2024 2:09 PM

  ROSELAND— The final suspect connected to an attempted drive-by shooting in Roseland earlier this month is now in the custody of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Khyle Deitch, 26, faces charges of attempted murder of a witness, obstruction of justice and intimidation of a witness in connection to a... more »

• 6 arrested, 1 sought in Roseland drive-by shooting that targeted a witness Play Video

  July 30, 2024 9:09 AM

  ROSELAND — Tangipahoa Parish deputies said Tuesday they had arrested six people and are searching for an additional suspect in a July 1 drive-by shooting that targeted a witness in a homicide investigation. Detectives said a man was unloading his car when he was shot at by a group... more »

• 3 face murder charges in Mississippi for Southern student who disappeared before custody hearing Play Video

  July 26, 2024 12:03 PM

  WOODVILLE, Miss. — A trio—including an ex-girlfriend—who allegedly plotted to kill a former Southern University sophomore found shot dead, now face murder charges in western Mississippi, the Wilkinson County Sheriff said Friday. Derek Terrell Hollins Jr., 21, Calajia Jack, 20, and Allyah Martin, 21, each face first-degree murder charges... more »

• Two found dead outside Amite city limits; family identifies victims as couple Play Video

  July 23, 2024 9:23 AM

  AMITE— Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies are currently investigating a double homicide reported just outside Amite City Tuesday morning. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker says first responders found a man and woman dead along the 600 block of West MLK Street after receiving a 911 call about a shooting around... more »

• Man arrested for attempted murder, home invasion after allegedly breaking down woman's door

  July 11, 2024 3:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police arrested a man who allegedly broke into a woman's home and shot at her on July 4, arrest records show. Tremaih Washington, 38, was arrested Wednesday for a litany of felonies, including attempted second-degree murder, false imprisonment, home invasion and battery. A man kicked... more »

• Child killed in Albany murder-suicide lived with his great aunt, who killed him, her husband and herself Play Video

  July 2, 2024 2:02 PM

  ALBANY — The 8-year-old killed in an Albany murder-suicide was the great-nephew of the woman who killed him and her husband before killing herself. Jenny Williamson, 49, had custody of the child, Jiovanni Dahl, who was identified by the coroner's office Tuesday. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's... more »

• Couple, child dead in Livingston Parish murder-suicide Play Video

  July 1, 2024 10:22 AM

  ALBANY — Three people—a man, a woman and a child—were found dead Monday morning in what deputies said appeared to be a murder-suicide. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office was called to West Bates Road shortly before 8 a.m. after a family member went to the house and found the... more »

• Officers looking for suspect in 50-year-old woman's killing Play Video

  June 29, 2024 6:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 50-year-old woman was found shot to death inside a home Saturday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said officers found Sheila Mitchell shot inside of a home near the corner of La Margie Ave and North Cristy Drive around 8:45 a.m. Officers are searching... more »

• Donaldsonville man originally convicted of killing wife pleads guilty, sentenced to 25 years in retrial Play Video

  June 26, 2024 6:05 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A Donaldsonville man previously convicted in the killing of his wife pleaded guilty to her death in a retrial of the case after the conviction was overturned due to a non-unanimous verdict, the 23rd District Attorney's office said Wednesday. By pleading guilty to manslaughter and possession of... more »

• Detectives seeking information on unsolved 2021 murder Play Video

  June 26, 2024 9:36 AM

  ST. GABRIEL - Police are still searching for answers regarding an unsolved murder that happened in 2021. The St. Gabriel Police Department was called to Timothy Brown's home in December 2021. Brown had multiple gunshot wounds and he died at the scene. Investigators and Brown's family are still... more »

• Man arrested for attempting to kill ex-girlfriend in late night drive-by shooting on Antioch Road Play Video

  June 24, 2024 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man is accused of trying to kill an ex-girlfriend around midnight Sunday night after he shot at her while she was driving near the corner of Antioch and Doyle roads, East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said. Nichollas Scott, 24, was arrested and booked early Monday... more »

• Man charged with killing Loranger woman, daughter seeks return to Louisiana to face charges Play Video

  June 21, 2024 5:58 PM

  JACKSON, Miss. — A man accused of killing a Loranger woman and kidnapping her two daughters waived some of his rights at a hearing in a Mississippi federal court Friday, including one that could lead to his eventual return to Louisiana to face charges. WAPT reported that D aniel... more »