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Her death was ruled a suicide, but 7 years later her husband is accused of killing her
A woman in Louisiana died and her death was ruled a suicide. Now seven years later, her husband has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to her death.
Teen allegedly slapped disabled teacher for TikTok video, now faces 10 years in prison
A Louisiana teen faces charges after she allegedly slapped a disabled high school teacher several times. Police say the attack was for a TikTok challenge.
Louisiana man allegedly shot and killed a victim, then dumped his body in a lake
A Louisiana man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed a victim, then dumped his body in a lake. Police say the body was riddled with bullets.
Mother now charged in connection to 11-month-old death. Dad previously arrested.
A woman in Louisiana has been arrested on murder charges after she allegedly killed her 11-month-old daughter. The child's father was previously arrested.
Louisiana man accused of delivering months-worth of racist terror threats at black church
Louisiana authorities said a 67-year-old Shreveport man threatened to kill black people and sent racist letters to Greenwood Acres Full Gospel Baptist Church.
Deputy accused of bludgeoning a Black man 18 times with a flashlight faces federal civil rights charges
A sheriff's deputy in Louisiana faces federal charges in connection to the alleged beating of a Black man. The cop has several excessive force accusations in his past.
Louisiana man accused of murdering 11-month-old daughter, cops say
A Louisiana man has been arrested after he allegedly killed his 11-month-old daughter. He told police he struck her too hard and now faces a murder charge.
Murder suspect opened fire at police, injuring one, as they tried to arrest him: report
A murder suspect allegedly shot and injured a police officer as they tried to arrest him in Louisiana. He is being held in jail on murder and attempted murder charges.
Louisiana 2-year-old girl who vanished from her home found dead in Mississippi, stepfather arrested
A man was arrested after his 2-year-old stepdaughter went missing in Louisiana and was found dead days later in Mississippi, police announced.
Mom allegedly throws her sons, 8 months and 5, off bridge, killing infant: ‘There’s no happy ending to this’
A Louisiana mother is accused of throwing her two young children off a bridge, killing a 8-month infant son and leaving a second boy, 5, seriously injured.
An argument turned to murder in Louisiana, suspect arrested, police said
A man has been arrested in a deadly shooting in West Monroe, Louisiana. Cops say a disagreement broke out in the front yard of the residence before the shooting.
1-year-old baby dies from head trauma. Foster parents charged with her murder: police
A 1-year-old baby died from head trauma in Louisiana. Police now say the foster parents of the baby have been arrested and charged with her murder.
Parents harrassed principal over late school bus, booked in to adult detention, cops say
Three parents in Louisiana have been arrested after they allegedly screamed profanities and banged on the window of the car of a middle school principal. Police said the incident was about a late bus.
A white man killed two Black people in Louisiana. Here's how long he'll spend behind bars.
A man who killed two Black people in Louisiana was sentenced to life in prison. One victim was killed at a bus stop, another was on the way to work.
New Orleans man shot motorist at gas station after cutting line during post-Hurricane run, cops say
A New Orleans man is accused of murder in connection to a fatal shooting at a gas station. Authorities say the shooting was during a gas run after Hurricane Ida.
Man hit motorcyclist at 94 in a 35 mph zone, now faces homicide charge, police said
A Louisiana man faces a homicide charge after he allegedly crashed into a motorcyclist in Florida, killing one, police said. The suspect was going 94 mph.
National Guardsman raped teenage cadet in COVID-19 quarantine: report
A solider in the Louisiana National Guard is accused of getting a teenage National Guard cadet drunk before raping her while she was in COVID-19 quarantine.
3-month-old baby dies after mother consumed meth before breastfeeding, report says
A 3-month-old baby in Louisiana died after the mother consumed meth and smoked marijuana before breastfeeding the child. Police charge her with murder.
He was sentenced to life in prison for stealing a wallet. Here's why he's now free.
A Louisiana man was sentenced to life in prison in 2009 for a purse snatching from McDonald's. He was released after prosecutors recently reviewed the case.
Louisiana mother charged with murder after leaving 2-year-old in hot car, police say
Authorities in Louisiana said 2-year-old Ryatt Hensley died of heatstroke in a car in September 2019. His mother, Natalie Broussard, was charged with second-degree murder.
Louisiana man beat his girlfriend, causing her to lose her unborn baby, cops say
A Louisiana man has been arrested after he allegedly beat his girlfriend. A few days later, the child was born deceased and the suspect was charged.
A New Orleans man allegedly killed his girlfriend, raped an acquaintance. Now, he's accused of another murder.
A man in New Orleans has been arrested for allegedly killing a man. He was already incarcerated for murdering his girlfriend and raping another, cops say.
Louisiana mother accused of killing 4-day-old daughter with fentanyl-laced breastmilk
Lana Cristina, a Louisiana woman who did time for supplying fatal heroin to friend in 2013, reportedly told police she took fentanyl before breastfeeding 4-day-old daughter.
Groom shoots 2 on his wedding night, suspected affair between bride and friend, cops say
A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot two people on his wedding night. Cops say he believed his bride was having an affair with her male friend.
Suspect allegedly stabs grandmother, mother before shooting three people after domestic incident escalates, police say
A domestic incident turned deadly when a Louisiana man allegedly stabbed his grandmother and mother and shot multiple people, authorities said.
New Orleans man accused of killing his public works' co-worker: police
An employee at the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has been arrested after he allegedly killed his co-worker. He was charged with second-degree murder.
New Orleans mother arrested for stabbing and killing infant son, police say
A mother in New Orleans has been charged with second-degree murder after her infant son was found dead with apparent stab wounds. She is being held on a $500,000 bond.
5-year-old boy killed after being set on fire, uncle charged with his murder: report
A 5-year-old Louisiana boy was set on fire and killed. A woman was also hurt in the blaze. The boy's uncle is now accused of the child's murder.
Police: 5-month-old baby beat to death, mother's boyfriend charged with murder
A 5-month-old baby in Louisiana was beaten to death and police arrested child's mother's boyfriend on a murder charge. The victim was taken to the hospital after a seizure.
Four people accused of murder in shooting that left one IHOP employee dead, another hurt
Four people have been arrested for shooting two IHOP employees in Baton Rouge, Louisana, killing one, police said. One suspect remains at large.
Woman allegedly hired four teenage hitmen to murder her ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend
A Louisiana woman allegedly solicited four teens to kill her ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend in a plot that failed after one hitman bailed, authorities said.
40-year-old suffered stroke and his loved ones didn't provide care before he died, police say
Two suspects have been arrested for negligent homicide after a Scott, Louisiana man died in their care, police said. A warrant is currently out for a third suspect.
Seven years after a mother and daughter were murdered in New Orleans, police announce the arrest of 2 suspects
New Orleans Police charged David H. Wisham Sr. and Kenneth W. Jones Jr. with stabbing and shooting a mother and daughter in 2013. The men were arrested this week.