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• Woman found dead on Mother's Day

  May 12, 2013 4:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 31-year-old woman was found shot inside her home in the 2300 block of Iowa Street around 3:30 p.m. today, according to Baton Rouge Police Cpl. L'Jean McKneely. Police are currently investigating the shooting. The victim's identity has not been released at this time. Neighbors... more »

• Brother arrested in fatal Calif. stabbing of girl

  May 12, 2013 2:38 PM

  VALLEY SPRINGS, Calif. - The mother of an 8-year-old girl who was found stabbed to death in her Northern California home and of the 12-year-old boy accused of killing her says the boy is "protective of his sister." In an interview with Sacramento television station KOVR on Friday, Priscilla Rodriquez... more »

• Judge orders suspended sentence for convicted killer

  May 3, 2013 10:40 AM

  GONZALES - A judge suspended a two-year sentence today for Stanley White, who pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in 1995 after a car wreck but never served his prison sentence. The judge said the state was negligent for not imposing the sentence in a timely fashion and that two... more »

• Tears flow as convicted killer gets 70 years Play Video

  March 12, 2013 3:48 PM

  CLINTON - A man who killed seven people after a drunk driving crash in Slaughter last year won't get out of prison until he's a senior citizen. Brett Gerald, 30, was sentenced to 70 years in prison by Judge William Carmichael. At least 35 of those years must be... more »

• Man wanted in connection with SELA student's death

  January 28, 2013 11:40 AM

  HAMMOND - One person was arrested and police are looking for another suspect in connection with the death of a Southeastern Louisiana University graduate student who was shot inside his apartment. Police say narcotics fueled the shooting that left 23-year-old Raphael Garrison dead. Lt. Vincent Giannobile said police found Garrison... more »

• One arrested in deadly Ascension Parish wreck

  January 15, 2013 3:36 PM

  GONZALES - State Police said a distracted driver ran a stop sign and killed an Ascension Parish woman this afternoon. Troopers charged 23-year-old Travis R. Parent, Jr. of Denham Springs with negligent homicide, reckless operation and felony running of a stop sign. They said 83-year-old Audrey Wells of Gonzales... more »

• Man booked on fourth DWI, facing vehicular homicide charge

  December 18, 2012 2:11 PM

  Baton Rouge- A Greenwell Springs man booked with a fourth DWI over the weekend also was accused in July of driving while intoxicated when his pickup crashed head-on into a car, killing the driver of the car, according to Parish Prison records. Matthew Harding, 31, was booked with fourth-offense... more »

• Gerald pleads guilty to vehicular homicide

  December 10, 2012 9:51 AM

  CLINTON - Brett Gerald pleaded guilty to seven counts of vehicular homicide Monday morning. Gerald's sentence will be determined on March 12. A pre-sentence investigation and report is being conducted. He faces a minimum of five years for each count. No reduction in charges or plea bargain... more »

• Co-workers ID body found in trunk Play Video

  November 1, 2012 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Salon workers told News 2 their boss's body was the one found in the trunk of a car today in Baton Rouge. Police said they were called after the car was found abandoned in a parking lot this morning in the 4500 block of Evangeline Street.... more »

• Police investigating death near Tigerland

  September 14, 2012 10:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police confirmed they're investigating a man found dead on Alvin Dark this morning. Cpl. L'Jean McKneely said the man was found dead near a residence at 4915 Alvin Dark. He could not confirm if the man had been murdered. Reporter Michael Shingleton is on the... more »

• Wisconsin father, brother charged in fatal fire

  September 12, 2012 12:31 PM

  MADISON, Wis. - Prosecutors have charged a southwestern Wisconsin father and his brother with multiple homicide counts in connection with a house fire that left three children dead. Armin Wand III's three sons died in the blaze, which broke out early Friday morning in Argyle, a village of 850 people... more »

• Death ruled a homicide for woman shot in Ohio ICU

  August 7, 2012 12:44 PM

  AKRON, Ohio - A medical examiner in Ohio is confirming that a woman who was shot in a hospital's intensive care unit died of a gunshot wound to her head in what may have been a mercy killing. The victim's husband who is accused of shooting his wife appeared in... more »

• One dead in fiery Baton Rouge car crash

  August 2, 2012 7:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police said one person was found dead inside a car in north Baton Rouge this morning after it wrecked. A Baton Rouge Police spokesperson said officers were sent out to the 800 block of Convention Street after the crash was reported around 5:47 a.m. today. ... more »

• Crash victim's relatives "shocked" at defendant's plea Play Video

  June 26, 2012 6:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As an accused drunk driver entered not guilty pleas on vehicular homicide, injury and second offense drunk driving charges. In Judge Mike Erwin's courtroom, friends of the victims were shocked. " I truly thought that he would plead guilty. It's hard for me to understand... more »

• Suspect wanted in attempted murder

  June 22, 2012 6:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man remains in critical condition this morning after being shot multiple times along Greenwell Springs Rd. It happened Thursday evening in the parking lot of the old Sears warehouse. Baton Rouge Police described the 25-year-old's injuries as life threatening, but say he is expected... more »

• Parents charged in death of bruised, bitten child Play Video

  June 15, 2012 12:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities announced the parents of an 8-year-old boy who died and was found with dozens of bruises and a bite mark will be booked on charges of first-degree murder today. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's office released their findings from the autopsy of Xzayvion Riley,... more »

• Denham Spring woman shocked drunk driving suspect has license Play Video

  June 13, 2012 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE- A Denahm Springs woman is shocked that Brett Gerald, the man accused of driving drunk in a fatal accident that killed seven people still has a driver's license. Lisa Allen, who lost her son to a drunk driver, is credited with getting House Bill 638 on Governor... more »

• New charges added to accused drunk driver

  June 4, 2012 4:12 PM

  EAST FELICIANA - State Police added another charge of vehicular homicide today against the man accused of driving drunk and killing several people in a crash in East Feliciana Parish. Trooper Russell Graham said investigators re-arrested Brett Gerald, 30, after a sixth victim in the crash died this weekend.... more »

• Mother arrested after infant drowns

  May 30, 2012 10:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested the mother of an infant girl who drowned in a bathtub in suspicion of negligent homicide. Sgt. Don Kelly said Lashay Bradley, 22, left her 11-month-old daughter unattended in a bathtub with the water running for an unknown amount of time. When she... more »

• Suspect arrested in Hammond double homicide Play Video

  April 5, 2012 12:00 PM

  HAMMOND- Authorities in Baton Rouge arrested a suspect today in connection with a double homicide in Hammond. Hammond Police identified the victim's ex-boyfriend, Giles McGhee, as a suspect. State Police Captain Doug Cain said they arrested a suspect a short while ago after a pursuit in Baton Rouge. ... more »

• Double homicide investigation in Hammond

  April 5, 2012 9:44 AM

  HAMMOND- Police are investigating a double homicide this morning after two people were found dead. Investigators suspect the victim's ex-boyfriend, Giles McGhee to be the killer. The female victim, Temeka Muse was found dead by her younger sibling in their apartment on Mallard Drive. When officers arrived,... more »

• Arrest made in River Road homicide

  April 4, 2012 9:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE - An East Baton Rouge Sherrif's Office spokesperson announced Wednesday that an suspect was arrested in relation to the murder of 33-year-old Tiffany Degazon, whose body was found on S. River Road. Homicide detectives arrested Warren Slan, 43, for second degree murder after matching DNA samples that... more »

• Suspects wanted in Columbus Dunn murder

  March 6, 2012 12:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Police are looking for two people wanted in connection with a murder in Baton Rouge. Jordan Tate, 17, and Lashonda Sanford, 23, are wanted for first degree murder and armed robbery. Jeremy Stewart, 25, was shot and killed during an apparent drug deal yesterday in the... more »

• Man arrested for Calion St. homicide

  February 17, 2012 4:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Detectives arrested a man Friday in relation to a murder that happened in the Glen Oaks area on Feb. 1. Larry Lamar Thomas, 18, of 6274 Flag St. is charged with first degree murder and attempted first degree murder. On Feb.... more »

• FAMU Student had major bleeding in back, shoulder

  December 21, 2011 1:16 PM

  ORLANDO, Fla. - New autopsy details show a Florida A&M student and band member whose death last month uncovered a hazing culture at the school had extensive bleeding in his back and right shoulder. The full autopsy released Wednesday shows Robert Champion suffered heavy bleeding in tissue under his skin... more »

• Houma teen charged with vehicular homicide

  December 11, 2011 12:17 PM

  HOUMA- A Houma teen is facing vehicular homicide charges after an early morning car crash that claimed a young woman's life. It happened just before 2:30am Saturday morning. According to Louisiana State Police the victim, 18-year-old Amanda Doyle, was a passenger in 18-year-old Stephen Murphy’s pickup when he... more »

• BRPD investigating vehicle in murder Play Video

  December 9, 2011 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A domestic disturbance may have led to the latest murder in Baton Rouge. Police say the body of 37-year-old Terry Grigsby was found outside a home on Cammy Avenue. His girlfriend is being questioned by police. Detectives say Grigsby may have been struck by a vehicle.... more »

• Another arrest made in 2009 triple murder

  November 9, 2011 5:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested another man today in connection with a 2009 triple murder on Byron Street. Cpl. L'Jean McKneely said investigators arrested Hakeem Mumphery, 26, for first-degree murder in the deaths of three people on July 9, 2009. Police said Adrian Stewart, Marcus Thomas, and Gabriella... more »

• Joint fire and homicide investigation: reward for information

  October 28, 2011 9:00 AM

  HAMMOND- Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is offering an extra $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspect(s) involved in a joint house fire and homicide. It happened at 45158 North Baptist Rd. on October 24 around 5 p.m. When TPSO and the Fire Department arrived at... more »

• Search continues for suspect who jumped off bridge

  August 24, 2011 2:51 AM

  GRAMERCY- Authorities continue to search for a Vacherie man who jumped from the Veterans' Memorial Bridge Tuesday after leading authorities on a high-speed chase in St. James Parish. Kylan Laurent, 22, fled from troopers after they initiated a traffic stop on him on LA-18 in St. James Parish. ... more »

• One dead, another injured in shooting on Staring Lane

  August 10, 2011 2:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another seriously injured in Baton Rouge. It happened just after midnight in the 2000 block of Staring Lane. When police arrived, they found a 22-year-old man shot to death in a vehicle in a parking... more »

• Man found shot to death in driveway of North BR home

  August 9, 2011 7:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Police are looking for clues after a man was found shot to death in North Baton Rouge. Police were first dispatched to the 3500 block of Conrad Drive before 1 a.m. Tuesday after they received reports of shots fired in the area. Police say they arrived but... more »

• Clayton man booked with vehicular homicide

  August 7, 2011 11:51 AM

  FERRIDAY - Louisiana State Police say a 53-year-old Clayton man has been booked with vehicular homicide after a wreck that killed his 47-year-old passenger. Trooper Cordell Williams says police also booked Henry R. Reinninger with second-offense drunken driving and with careless driving after the wreck that killed William M. Robertson... more »

• UPDATE: One man dead after shooting on Main Street

  July 29, 2011 2:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Police have released the identity of the man found shot to death on the front porch of his Main Street home Thursday evening. Police say Bernard Lands, 51, suffered multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. It happened in the 2500 block... more »

• Man arrested for second time in LSU double murder

  July 25, 2011 2:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a man for the second time in the 2007 murder of two LSU grad students from India. Casey Jermaine Gathers, 23, turned himself in to LSU Police today after a grand jury indicted him in the killings last week. Gathers was first... more »

• Police: Girl, 5, says she drowned boy over crying

  June 10, 2011 12:30 PM

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Police in Kansas City, Mo., say a 5-year-old girl told social workers that she drowned an 18-month-old boy in the bathtub to get him to stop crying. Police said Thursday that the toddler's death last week is being investigated as a possible homicide, with the... more »

• Two arrested for Jade Ave. homicide

  March 30, 2011 12:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Sheriff's Detectives say a 19 and 20 year old are connected to the latest homicide, in Baton Rouge. Joshua Daigre, 20, and Glen Foster, 19, are accused of shooting Larry Williams a.k.a "Lunch meat" to death, on March 28th. Williams is believed to have been chased,... more »

• Man murdered during armed robbery in Baton Rouge

  March 19, 2011 8:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was killed shortly after two this morning after an armed robbery in Baton Rouge. EBRSO deputies and homicide detectives were called out to the 9200 block of Prescott Road, responding to a shooting call. The victim was identified as 33-year-old Ronald Penn. Investigators say Penn... more »

• Drivers involved in deadly I-10 wreck turn themselves in

  March 18, 2011 11:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The two drivers accused of causing a fiery I-10 crash that killed five people have surrendered to authorities in Baton Rouge, according to State Police. Lt. Doug Cain said David Leger, 29, met deputies at the East Baton Rouge Parish jail this morning and Kelsye Hall,... more »

• EBR Deputies: "Home in disarray and body inside"

  March 8, 2011 11:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Sheriff's deputies found a 49-year-old man dead in his home in the 9000 block of Meadow Creek Avenue, near Gardere around 9pm last night. When deputies went inside, they found the house in disarray and James Porter's body inside. A relative told them he hadn't heard from... more »

• EBR deputies investigating man found dead in ransacked home

  March 7, 2011 10:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A man was found dead in his ransacked home Monday night and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's homicide detectives are investigating. Deputies found James Porter, 35, dead at his home on Meadow Creek. A window was broken, the house was trashed and the man was not breathing.... more »

• Neighbor of murder victim says he's tired of 'genocide'

  March 1, 2011 6:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating the city's latest murders. 23-year-old Wayne Pierson, 825 South 12th Street, was shot in the head overnight at 669 Monet Drive in Melrose East. He later died at a local hospital. Police later found a second shooting victim inside a car at... more »

• Victim identified in Melrose East shooting

  March 1, 2011 11:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The man shot early this morning, on Monet Drive in Baton Rouge, has been identified as 23-year-old Wayne Pierson. Police found him shot in the head around 1 a.m. on the 600-block. No suspects or motives in the shooting. If you have any information about this... more »

• Mother of three shot dead, police looking for killer

  February 28, 2011 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE -Family and friends are mourning the death of a mother of three after she was murdered. Baton Rouge Police say 25-year-old Rochel Christal was found dead after being shot several times inside her home at 5819 Byron Street in the Brookstown area of Baton Rouge. Her... more »

• Police make second arrest in weekend shootings

  February 18, 2011 12:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - BRPD detectives and U. S. Marshals arrested a Baton Rouge man last night in connection with a pair of drive-by shootings this past weekend, one of which killed a teenager. Authorities arrested 21-year-old Michael Jermaine Lewis in suspicion of shooting and killing 14-year-old Christopher Williams and... more »

• Second arrest made in BR double murder

  February 9, 2011 11:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities have arrested a second suspect in the shooting deaths of two people found in the trunk of a car in Baton Rouge this week. Lawrence McLeary with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said 30-year-old Patrick Ramirez of Baton Rouge was arrested Tuesday in... more »

• Victims identified in BR double murder

  February 8, 2011 12:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person is in custody after two people were found dead in Baton Rouge Monday. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputies identified the victims as 28 year old Jarret Stanley, and 26 year old Latonya Wright. The two were found in the trunk of a... more »

• BRPD: Shooting victims found in trunk of car

  February 7, 2011 5:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Baton Rouge after they were found shot to death in the trunk of a vehicle today. Sgt. Don Stone with BRPD said the vehicle was parked in the 6200 block of Dutton Street, and the bodies were found... more »

• UPDATE: BRPD looking for answers after morning homicide

  January 25, 2011 8:06 AM

  UPDATE: BATON ROUGE - The investigation of a homicide continues as police search for the shooter and a motive. It happened around 6 a.m. at the Spanish Town BREC Park near 13th Street and Gayosa Street, boardering downtown Baton Rouge. According to BRPD Public Information Officer Don Stone,... more »

• Relatives: Child in house when parents shot

  January 18, 2011 3:30 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Relatives of an eastern New Orleans couple shot to death over the holiday weekend say their 5-year-old son was in the house when it happened. The parents have been identified as 36-year-old Kenan Breaud and 32-year-old Felicia Hughes. Police said drugs were found in the home where... more »

• Victim dies in Baton Rouge shooting

  January 12, 2011 5:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police are investigating Baton Rouge’s fourth murder of the year after the victim of a shooting last night died this morning. Sgt. Don Kelly with Baton Rouge Police said 29-year-old Eli McGee was shot at his home on Shay Avenue around 10:50 p.m. last night, and died... more »

• Shooting victim who crashed into home identified

  January 8, 2011 11:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The man found shot to death inside a pickup that crashed through the front of a Baton Rogue home has been identified by authorities. Police say the victim is 71-year-old Joseph Martin of Baton Rouge, and was found shot in the head around 9 p.m. Friday.... more »

• BRPD: Shooting victim inside crashed vehicle

  January 8, 2011 10:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating another murder in Baton Rouge after finding the victim inside a pickup that crashed into a house. Officers were called to 2743 Andover Street around 9 p.m. Friday after a truck crashed into a house at that address. They found a red pickup... more »

• BRPD reports lower crime rate for 2010

  January 7, 2011 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Preliminary numbers released by Baton Rouge Police show in 2010, the city saw an 8% decrease in murders. Sgt. Don Kelly says when numbers are finished being tallied, it appears 69 murders occurred in the city limits of Baton Rouge. In 2009, there were a total of... more »

• Body found near railroad tracks could be homicide

  January 3, 2011 6:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives could be investigating the first murder of 2011 after a body was discovered near a set of railroad tracks. At 3:50 p.m. a pedestrian notified police of a black male lying near the railroad tracks of the 8600 block of Kingfisher. Investigators believe the... more »

• Attorneys compromise over Gosserand blood sample

  November 29, 2010 12:12 PM

  NEW ROADS - Attorneys in the Victoria Gosserand vehicular homicide case have reached a compromise over the accused's blood sample. Prosecutors say that sample shows Gosserand's blood was nearly four times the legal limit the night she crashed her vehicle into another car, killing 23-year-old Terri Parker and badly... more »

• Suspect arrested in Norco woman's beating death

  November 29, 2010 7:48 AM

  NORCO - St. Charles Parish sheriff's deputies say the death of a 78-year-old Norco woman found in her home has been ruled a homicide. Investigators tell The Times-Picayune at Mary N. Mule Arico was found on the kitchen floor of her home Friday. Police estimate Arico was dead for more... more »

• Ponchatoula woman charged in fatal accident

  November 27, 2010 10:19 AM

  HAMMOND - State police say an 18-year-old Ponchatoula woman is facing a negligent homicide charge after she drove past a stop sign without stopping and crashed into another woman's car, killing the other driver. State police say Leanne Keen also was booked with failure to yield at a stop sign.... more »

• Family says BR murder was revenge killing

  November 22, 2010 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The family of a 21-year-old man gunned down on Alliquippa Street Sunday night believe they know who pulled the trigger. Francise Pender, the aunt of shooting victim Jeremiah Pate, said her nephew testified against a man on trial for murder in August, and had been receiving... more »

• Driver accused of DWI, veh. homicide in deadly wreck

  November 13, 2010 10:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A Zachary man has been arrested after State Police said he was driving drunk when he flipped his pickup, killing his passenger. 36-year-old Todd Thomas was arrested last night in suspicion of vehicular homicide and DWI after the wreck on Blackwater Road near Blackwater Baptist Church. He... more »

• Quebedeaux changes plea; says he's guilty as charged

  November 8, 2010 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who originally pleaded not guilty to hitting and killing three people in a 2009 drunken driving accident has changed his mind. Derek Quebedeaux pleaded guilty Monday morning to all charges against him and said he takes responsibility for the crash. During the 20-minute hearing, Quebedeaux... more »

• Daycare workers indicted in 2009 child's death

  November 4, 2010 10:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A former Baton Rouge daycare owner and two employees have been indicted in suspicion of negligent homicide in the 2009 death of a child in their care. A grand jury in Baton Rouge handed down the indictments today for Wanda Connor, the former owner of "Wanda's Kids... more »

• Hearing set for mother in Pa. newborn deaths

  November 3, 2010 12:33 PM

  READING, Pa. - A Pennsylvania woman charged with killing at least four of her newborns to cover up an extramarital affair is set to appear before a judge. Michele Kalina is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Wednesday afternoon in the eastern Pennsylvania city of Reading. Authorities say the... more »

• BRPD: deadly shooting picked up by Shot Spotters

  October 26, 2010 11:03 AM

  Baton Rouge Police are investigating a deadly shooting that was picked up by one of the city’s shot spotters. 18-year-old Devin Tremaine Ford was found with multiple gunshot wounds last night around 7:50 p.m., and later died from those injuries. Cpl. L’Jean McKneely said a shot spotting device had alerted... more »

• Feds to help NO police evaluate murder cases

  September 22, 2010 5:58 AM

  A team of federal agents will help the New Orleans Police Department in evaluating how the department investigates homicide cases and why the city's murder rate is so high. Superintendent Ronal Serpas asked the Homicide Technical Expert Team to come to New Orleans. The team will arrive Monday and go... more »

• Pa. ex-pastor charged with killing 2nd wife in '08

  September 13, 2010 12:26 PM

  Police say a former pastor from Pennsylvania killed his second wife and staged a car accident to cover it up, and authorities are now re-examining his first wife's death, too. Sixty-two-year-old Arthur Burton Schirmer was arraigned Monday in Tannersville on a criminal homicide charge in the July 2008 death... more »