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• Denham Springs man dies in Sunday afternoon motorcycle crash near Erwinville Play Video

  December 22, 2025 10:12 AM

  ERWINVILLE - A Denham Springs man died in a Sunday afternoon crash in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana State Police said. Martin Laster, 52, of Denham Springs, died in the two-vehicle crash. The crash occurred along La. 413 around 4 p.m. when Laster, travelling north on a motorcycle,... more »

• Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office investigating early morning fatal shooting Play Video

  December 21, 2025 9:29 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning. According to the sheriff's office, deputies arrived on Longwood Drive around 3 a.m. to find 22-year-old Tyree Worthy suffering from gunshot wounds. Worthy was transported to a local hospital, where he... more »

• Final escaped inmate from St. Landry Parish Jail captured

  December 20, 2025 7:18 PM

  OPELOUSAS - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office announced the capture of the final escaped inmate from the St. Landry Parish jail on Friday, after 3 inmates previously escaped from the facility on Dec. 3. According to the sheriff's office, Keith Eli, 24, of Opelousas, was captured by Narcotics... more »

• Overdose numbers in East Baton Rouge Parish are trending down for the fifth year Play Video

  December 17, 2025 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For five years, fatal overdose numbers in East Baton Rouge have trended down. From a record high in 2021, the numbers steadily decreased over the past few years. The consensus among experts has been that while the downward trend is great to see, they say there is... more »

• Daughter of Louisiana State Trooper George Baker honors father at Gary Sinise Foundation event in Disney

  December 17, 2025 1:06 PM

  ORLANDO - The daughter of Louisiana State Trooper George Baker, who tragically lost his life in duty, was seen holding a picture of her father at a Gary Sinise Foundation event at Walt Disney World on Sunday. Baker , a military veteran, died after being struck by a Hammond... more »

• State Supreme Court rejects effort to reinstate death sentence for man convicted of killing LSU freshman Play Video

  December 16, 2025 3:08 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the state's attempt to reimpose the death penalty for a man who was 17 when he was accused of killing an LSU freshman in 1992. Dale Craig was convicted in the death of Kipp E. Gullett after his lawyer... more »

• Last of five men indicted on hazing charges connected to Caleb Wilson's death booked into jail Play Video

  December 16, 2025 11:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The last of five people indicted on hazing charges connected to the death of Caleb Wilson was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Tuesday morning. Jadyn Landrum, 24, was booked into jail just before 9 a.m. Landrum was indicted alongside four other... more »

• Son arrested after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, source says Play Video

  December 15, 2025 10:53 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, has been taken into custody after the deaths of the director-writer and his wife, Michele, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official confirmed the 32-year-old was in police custody on Monday. The official could not publicly discuss... more »

• Funeral arrangements announced for former St. George Fire Chief Chuckie Albert Play Video

  December 14, 2025 3:51 PM

  ZACHARY - The Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association announced funeral arrangements for former St. George Fire Chief Chuckie Albert on Sunday. Albert originally served at the Zachary Fire Department before becoming West Monroe's fire chief in 1994. He also served the St. George Fire Protection District from 2000 to 2022... more »

• Two animals die in mobile home fire on Erwin Avenue Play Video

  December 7, 2025 4:00 PM

  ERWINVILLE - The West Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to an early morning fire on Sunday that left two animals dead. According to the department, the fire occurred on Erwin Avenue when a mobile home went up in flames around 2:45 a.m. Authorities were notified about the fire... more »

• Crime at Baton Rouge apartment complex causing concerns Play Video

  December 5, 2025 10:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - According to the Baton Rouge police database, the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to 58 crime incidents, ranging from battery and assault to burglary, at the Cadence at Southern University apartments since January of this year. In October, 17-year-old Micah Booker was shot and killed at... more »

• Denham Springs High School mourns the loss of senior Adelie Latta following car crash Play Video

  December 1, 2025 1:31 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Denham Springs High School is mourning the loss of Senior Adelie Latta after she passed away over the weekend due to injuries following a car crash. Adelie Latta, a senior powerlifter at Denham Springs High School, fought to survive her injuries for 27 days, the school's... more »

• Investigators plead for tips after 3 children, 1 adult killed in shooting at child's birthday party Play Video

  November 30, 2025 10:07 PM

  STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in California appealed to the public for tips, cellphone video, witness accounts and even rumors as they searched Sunday for a suspect in the killing of three children and an adult during a mass shooting at a child's birthday party. Someone opened fire at... more »

• Denham Springs man killed in Livingston Parish crash

  November 29, 2025 10:13 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A man was killed in a Friday afternoon crash on LA 1019 near Amite Church Road in Livingston Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. The two-vehicle crash occurred around 4 p.m. and resulted in the death of 55-year-old John Cason of Denham Springs. According to... more »

• Louisiana death row inmate released on bail after decades behind bars Play Video

  November 27, 2025 6:03 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana man who spent nearly three decades on death row has been released on bail Wednesday after his conviction was overturned earlier this year. Jimmie Duncan had originally been convicted of first-degree murder in 1998 after prosecutors accused him of raping and drowning 23-month-old... more »

• Pedestrian struck and killed near BRG's Mid-City Campus Play Video

  November 26, 2025 7:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A pedestrian was struck and killed near Baton Rouge General's Mid City campus on Wednesday evening, according to authorities. It is currently unknown how the crash occurred. Be aware of traffic near Florida Boulevard. more »

• LSU honors multiple members of law enforcement at the Tigers' final home game of the season Play Video

  November 23, 2025 11:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Multiple members of law enforcement were honored at LSU's final home game of the season in Tiger Stadium on Saturday. Point Coupee Parish Deputy Robert Williams was honored at the game following his recovery from being struck by a car while directing traffic back in March... more »

• Louisiana State Troopers investigating two separate fatal Friday night crashes Play Video

  November 22, 2025 2:20 PM

  Prairieville - Louisiana State Troopers are investigating two separate fatal Friday night crashes, according to a press release by the Louisiana State Police. The first incident occurred near LA Highway 42 at Muddy Creek Road in Ascension Parish and resulted in the death of 20-year-old Matthew Shields and the... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested after Thursday shooting left one dead Play Video

  November 22, 2025 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man was arrested in connection with a murder on Friday, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. According to arrest records, on Nov. 20, detectives discovered Byron Horton , 23, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the La Playa Place Apartments complex... more »

• St. George Catholic Church mourns the loss of Father Nutan after sudden death in India Play Video

  November 22, 2025 11:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - St. George Catholic Church mourned the loss of Father Nutan on Saturday after he passed away while visiting his family in India. Father Nutan served the people of the Diocese of Baton Rouge in several parishes, including Our Lady of Mercy Church, and was the Parochial... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle crash in Tangipahoa Play Video

  November 16, 2025 1:48 PM

  PONCHATOULA - A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Tangipahoa Parish on Saturday afternoon, according to the Louisiana State Police. 28-year-old Caleb Milton was traveling eastbound on LA Highway 22 on his 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle shortly after 3 p.m., when a 2020 Jeep Wrangler, followed by a... more »

• Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of Deputy Joshua Dunaway after motorcycle crash Play Video

  November 15, 2025 10:41 AM

  GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of Deputy Joshua Dunaway, 40, after a motorcycle crash on Friday night. Louisiana State Police responded to the two-vehicle crash on LA 44 in Ascension Parish shortly after 9 p.m., where, according to the investigation, Dunaway was traveling north... more »

• Mother of deceased inmate suing warden of Dixon Correctional Institute after her son's death Play Video

  November 10, 2025 5:25 PM

  JACKSON - The mother of an inmate who was fatally stabbed inside Dixon Correctional Institute is suing the warden, alleging his negligence for her son's death. Joyce Kelly, mother of Cornelius Kelly, filed suit against Warden E. Dustin Bickham for violating her son's right to due process and to... more »

• Second arrest made in connection with October shooting that killed barber Play Video

  November 10, 2025 4:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A second arrest was made in connection with a fatal October shooting that stemmed from an argument over a tattoo. WBRZ previously reported the gunfire struck and killed a barber . According to arrest documents, Sylvester Bouligny III, 29, paid a non-refundable $150 deposit for a... more »

• Glynn man killed in crash after striking tree in Pointe Coupee Play Video

  November 9, 2025 4:04 PM

  VENTRESS - A Glynn man was killed in a crash after striking a tree on Saturday afternoon, according to the Louisiana State Police. Police said that Joseph Bajoie, 88, was driving a 2005 Dodge 1500 pickup truck west on LA 416 when he swerved off the right side of... more »

• Justice for Fatrell Organization hosts annual Stop the Violence Awareness event in Port Allen Play Video

  November 2, 2025 3:43 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The Justice for Fatrell Organization held its annual Stop the Violence Awareness event on Sunday in Port Allen to commemorate the eighth anniversary of Fatrell Queen's tragic death. The event serves as a reminder of the impact violence can have within communities. "This gathering will... more »

• Pedestrian killed after being struck twice in crash in Tangipahoa Parish

  October 27, 2025 3:53 PM

  HAMMOND - A person was killed in an early-morning crash on Monday in Tangipahoa Parish, according to the Louisiana State Police. Police said the crash occurred around 3 a.m. on Interstate 55 near La. 40 when a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, driving north on I-55, struck a pedestrian who... more »

• Baton Rouge man killed in Sunday morning crash in St. Helena Parish Play Video

  October 26, 2025 8:26 PM

  ST. HELENA - A Baton Rouge man was killed in a crash early Sunday morning in St. Helena Parish. The two-vehicle crash resulted in the death of 25-year-old Elijah L. Brumfield. The collision occurred when Brumfield, driving a 2011 Mazda Mazda3 westbound on LA Highway 1045, crossed the... more »

• Former Baton Rouge Kingfish player and coach Cam Brown dies in motorcycle accident

  October 25, 2025 7:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Former Baton Rouge Kingfish player and coach Cam Brown died over the weekend in a motorcycle crash in Blue Ridge, Georgia, according to media reports. He was 56. Brown, who played for the Kingfish from 1996 to 2002, led the team as a coach during the... more »

• State Police looking for vehicle involved in hit-and-run along Plank Road that left 71-year-old dead Play Video

  October 24, 2025 12:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police are looking for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run earlier this week off Plank Road near the Coca-Cola bottling plant that resulted in the death of 71-year-old James Rasberry. According to the Louisiana State Police, Rasberry was walking along the road on Wednesday... more »

• Man killed in shooting at McDonald's on Airline Highway Play Video

  October 18, 2025 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that took place at a McDonald's on Saturday morning along Airline Highway near Prescott Road. Sedrick Taylor, 22, was shot during a drug deal at the establishment, according to the Baton Rouge Police. Further details have not yet been... more »

• D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with 'Untitled (How Does It Feel),' dies Play Video

  October 14, 2025 1:59 PM

  D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51. The singer, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died Tuesday after a long bout with cancer,... more »

• Lafayette resident struck and killed by car in Tangipahoa Parish

  October 13, 2025 1:17 PM

  HAMMOND - A Lafayette resident was struck and killed by a car in Tangipahoa Parish early Monday morning. Dentreal A. Mouton, 24, was struck by a vehicle while walking in the left lane on I-12 near La. 1249 in Tangipahoa Parish around 1:20 a.m., according to Louisiana State Police.... more »

• Teams compete in second annual Caleb Easterling Memorial Tournament Play Video

  October 12, 2025 10:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Teams competed on Saturday in the second annual Caleb Easterling Memorial Scholarship baseball tournament. The tournament honors Caleb Easterling, an avid baseball player, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2023. "It makes me happy because I can remember him at this age playing... more »

• Two teenagers arrested for murder, armed robbery after shooting that left a 17-year-old dead Play Video

  October 11, 2025 4:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested two teenagers, who investigators believe were involved in the death of a 17-year-old last Saturday. Micah Booker, 17 was shot and killed on Oct. 4. According to police records, Booker was seen on video with a group of four others... more »

• Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office announces blood drive for deputy injured in Monday night shooting Play Video

  October 10, 2025 10:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for people to donate blood in support of Captain Brett Michael Stassi Jr., son of Sheriff Brett Stassi. Stassi Jr. was injured in a shooting on Monday night that also claimed the life of Deputy Charles Riley. The... more »

• Man accused of kicking dog to death in 2023 arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies Play Video

  October 10, 2025 7:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of kicking a dog to death in 2023 was arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies earlier this week. Daniel Decuir, 26, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after a warrant was issued for his arrest in June... more »

• Port Allen woman killed in crash in West Baton Rouge

  October 6, 2025 6:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Port Allen woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in West Baton Rouge on Monday. Janet Tchorlian, 80, was killed when she allegedly ran a stop sign while entering an intersection and was struck by another vehicle on the driver's side, according to Louisiana State... more »

• 35-year-old dies in East Feliciana Parish crash Play Video

  October 5, 2025 1:26 PM

  East Feliciana - A single vehicle crash resulted in one death on Saturday night. Officers responded to a crash around 11 p.m. that led to the death of Sentoria Roundtree, 35, of St. Francisville after the vehicle went into a ditch and struck a culvert. Roundtree was not... more »

• Family of Southern student who died in hazing incident files lawsuit against fraternity Play Video

  September 26, 2025 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The family of Caleb Wilson, a Southern University fraternity pledge who died in what police described as a hazing incident last winter, filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Friday. The lawsuit was filed in the 19th Judicial District Court against the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, including... more »

• Baton Rouge man sentenced to 15 years in prison in death of six-week-old Play Video

  September 25, 2025 9:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man took a plea deal that led to him being sentenced to 15 years in prison after the death of a six-week-old infant. Darryl Richardson was arrested alongside Brandee Williams in the death of one of their newborn twins in 2023. Investigators determined the infant... more »

• Zachary man pleads guilty to manslaughter in teen overdose, sentenced to 20 years in prison Play Video

  September 25, 2025 8:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man from Zachary who was arrested for a 19-year-old's overdose death in 2022 was sentenced today after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Dalton Saucier, 25, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and possession with intent to distribute heroin instead of his original charges of second-degree murder and possession... more »

• BRPD: Man found shot dead behind business on Scenic Highway Play Video

  September 20, 2025 11:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives have identified a man they say was found shot to death behind a food mart Friday morning. James Lee Critney, 25, was found dead with a gunshot wound behind the Triangle Market just before noon, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department Detectives believe... more »

• Authorities identify mechanic who was fatally crushed while working on vehicle Thursday

  September 12, 2025 3:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A mechanic who was fatally crushed while working on his car on Thursday has been identified, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner. The coroner identified the man as 52-year-old Andrew Green III. Green was found under his own vehicle on Winbourne Avenue... more »

• 24 years later, Baton Rouge Fire Department holds moment of silence to honor heroes of 9/11 Play Video

  September 11, 2025 9:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department held a minute of silence on Thursday in remembrance of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. This year's moment of silence continues a tradition where the department, every year at 7:46 a.m., honors the heroes of 9/11. The moment... more »

• Benefit dinner for 3-year-old who died in accidental shooting to be held Wednesday evening Play Video

  September 9, 2025 7:10 PM

  BAKER - Friends of Emouri Woodard's family are hosting a benefit dinner in Baker to raise funds for the three-year-old's funeral . The boy, known lovingly as "Baby E," was killed in an accidental shooting on Sept. 5 when he found a loaded handgun. Emouri's father, Elliot, says... more »

• Advocates question whether security reforms in WBR Jail are enough after series of inmate deaths Play Video

  August 19, 2025 11:49 PM

  PORT ALLEN — In just six months, three inmates at the West Baton Rouge Parish detention center have died while in custody. All three of those deaths have been drug-related. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says it is working to enhance both the safety and security at the... more »

• Wednesday's Health Report: 20 Louisianians infected with flesh-eating bacteria in 2025; up from past Play Video

  August 13, 2025 11:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The number of Louisiana residents infected with a flesh-eating bacteria has increased since the Louisiana Department of Health's last report. Since July 31, three additional people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, bringing the 2025 total to 20. Infections are higher in 2025 than in... more »

• Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71 Play Video

  July 24, 2025 11:55 AM

  CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday. In Clearwater, Florida, authorities responded to a call Thursday morning about a cardiac arrest. Hogan was pronounced dead at a... more »

• Vincent Cannatella, the longtime owner of Baton Rouge's Coffee Call, dies at 91 Play Video

  July 23, 2025 12:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Vincent Cannatella, the longtime owner of Coffee Call, died Tuesday, The Advocate reports. He was 91. Cannatella was born in Melville in St. Landry Parish. Cannatella moved to Baton Rouge in 1940, where he attended Catholic High School and entered the Louisiana National Guard. Cannatella... more »

• Ozzy Osbourne dead weeks after farewell show; Black Sabbath legend was 76 Play Video

  July 22, 2025 2:17 PM

  Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice — and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id — of heavy metal, died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey... more »

• TikTok star Mr. Prada, accused of first-degree murder, denied bond Play Video

  July 10, 2025 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Four months after his last court appearance, Terryon Thomas, also known as "Mr. Prada" on TikTok, was denied bond Thursday after being accused of murder. Thomas, who uses the name Mr. Prada on TikTok, was arrested on first-degree murder and related charges in William Nicholas Abraham's... more »

• Three adults, one teen accused of attempted murder following Assumption Parish shooting Play Video

  July 4, 2025 1:22 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE - Assumption Parish deputies arrested three men and a teenager accused of a Paincourtville shooting last week. Deputies said they responded to the June 28 shooting along Ideal Street. After securing the area and finding several different calibers of bullet casings, deputies found a vehicle along La. 1... more »

• Louisiana Supreme Court: At trial, state can use statements from BR parents of dead 8-week-old Play Video

  June 27, 2025 6:32 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court on Friday said prosecutors who filed murder charges against a Baton Rouge couple will be able to use statements the pair made to police at a hospital three days before their child died. John and Analise Noehl were indicted March 8, 2023,... more »

• GEO Prep Academy employee dies after injury sustained during maintenance at Mid City campus Play Video

  June 18, 2025 3:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A GEO Prep Academy employee died after he was injured Wednesday morning during maintenance at the school's Mid City campus. A spokesperson told WBRZ that, around 11:20 a.m., the employee suffered an accident while doing routine maintenance at the school. While being brought to the... more »

• Law enforcement searching for missing man whose car was found abandoned on bridge Play Video

  June 4, 2025 12:24 PM

  VENTRESS - Law enforcement is searching for a missing man whose car was found parked in the middle of the Audubon Bridge. Tuesday afternoon, Pointe Coupee deputies received a report of an abandoned vehicle on the Audubon Bridge. The vehicle was determined to be registered to a local dealership... more »

• Former LSU player, coach Lynn Amedee dies at 83 Play Video

  May 26, 2025 1:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former LSU and Saints coach Lynn Amedee died at age 83, an obituary says. Amedee died May 20, preceded in death by his wife Judy Daigle Amedee. Amedee's Baton Rouge roots run deep. He attended Istrouma High School before playing quarterback for LSU between 1960... more »

• Oldest Louisiana World War II veteran, Gonzales resident dies Sunday at 105 Play Video

  May 20, 2025 11:14 PM

  GONZALES - The oldest World War II veteran in Louisiana, Gail Richardson, died on Sunday. He was 105 years old. Richardson served with the U.S. Army during the war, was born in St. Amant and lived in Gonzales. He also was half of one of the world's longest married... more »

• 'He taught us how to be old firefighters:' Hammond fire captain passes away

  May 20, 2025 1:37 PM

  HAMMOND - A local fire captain who passed away on Friday will be remembered as a man who "taught us young firefighters how to become old firefighters." Captain Huey Hoover passed away on Friday, May 16. He was 91 years old. Hoover served as the Fire Captain at... more »

• Coroner identifies man killed in Choctaw Drive crash on Monday morning Play Video

  May 12, 2025 11:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people were taken to the hospital in critical condition and one of them later died after a crash on Choctaw Drive on Monday morning. Emergency officials said two people were taken to the hospital and they were both in critical condition after the crash under... more »

• Zachary High community mourns football player who died after battle with renal cancer Play Video

  May 12, 2025 11:03 AM

  ZACHARY — The Zachary High School community is mourning the death of a junior football player diagnosed with cancer in December. Je'Caryous Johnson passed away Friday following multiple months of treatment for renal cancer. "Our most heartfelt prayers are with his family. Please continue to keep them in... 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 »

• Plaquemine man killed in two-vehicle crash on La. 75 Play Video

  April 30, 2025 10:32 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - A man died after a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Louisiana Highway 75 and Mendoza Road, Louisiana State Police said. Daniel Hall, 36, of Plaquemine lost control of his vehicle, crossed the centerline and collided with a Mack truck in the other lane, according to officials. ... more »

• Louisiana death row conviction overturned as man's lawyers cite faulty forensic analysis Play Video

  April 29, 2025 11:32 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana man who has spent nearly three decades on death row has had his conviction overturned by a district judge following a review of forensic analysis that the inmate’s legal team argued was based on “junk science.” Jimmie Duncan was originally convicted of first-degree... more »

• Man accused of beating 68-year-old Baton Rouge woman to death captured in Cincinnati Play Video

  April 25, 2025 1:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of killing a 68-year-old woman last week was arrested in Cincinnati. Richard Stinson, 68, is accused of killing Rose Davillier at her White Sands Drive home on April 14. He was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Cincinnati on Friday... more »

• Charges upgraded for suspected hit-and-run driver after victim dies in hospital Play Video

  April 21, 2025 3:19 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — After a woman died from injuries she sustained in a March hit-and-run, Louisiana State Police said Monday that charges were upgraded for a man accused in the Denham Springs crash. Brandon Chenevert was arrested after two anonymous tips identified him as the driver in the hit-and-run.... more »