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Louisiana Grandmother Accused Of Murdering Infant Grandson, Critically Injuring Another: Police
A Louisiana grandmother who was watching her two grandsons is accused of murdering one and critically injuring another, authorities announced.
2 Women Went To A Police Station To Say They Were Being Stalked, Only Told To Return Later. Within Hours They Were Dead.
Two women went to Louisiana police to say they were being stalked, and within hours they were dead. Now, the killer will head to prison for decades.
She Told The Elderly She Worked For The Doctor And Need Money For Her Broken Down Car. Police Say It Was All A Lie.
A woman in Louisiana lied to the elderly and said she was from their doctor's office and in need of money for a broken-down car, police said. It was a lie.
He Beat 3 Children To Death As They Slept. When His Girlfriend Returned Home, He Turned His Rage Towards Her.
A man in Louisiana was sentenced to prison for beating three kids and his girlfriend with a hammer. He said he was under the influence of drugs at the time.
A Woman Was Tied Up And Stabbed To Death On Facebook Live. Now, Police Say They Caught Her Killer.
A Louisiana man tied a woman up, stabbed her multiple times and left her bound in a car, police say. He live-streamed the stabbing on Facebook Live, police say.
Man Found Slumped Over In Vehicle With Gunshot, Suspect Accused Of Murder
A suspect was arrested after a man was shot in Louisiana and later died, police said. Investigators have not released a motive for the murder.
Former 'Survivor' Contestant, Christian School Principal Taped Students Mouths Shut For Too Much Talking: Cops
A former contestant on the TV show "Survivor" and now principal at a Louisiana Christian school is accused of taping students' mouths shut when they talked too much.
New Orleans Teenager Accused Of Killing Four People In Five Days Surrenders To Police
A teenager in Louisiana is behind bars after he allegedly murdered four people in two separate incidents last month, authorities said. The victims were all under 30.
Teen Admitted To Fatally Shooting Man On New Year's Eve, Cops Said. Now, He Is Charged As An Adult.
A teen was charged as an adult in connection to the murder of a man on New Year's Eve. The dispute started with an argument with another juvenile.
83-year-old Man In Cuffs After Shooting His Elderly Wife To Death: Cops
In Louisiana, an elderly man is accused of shooting his wife to death. Police have not said what led to the alleged shooting. The suspect was charged with murder.
Suspect Faces 100 Counts Of Rape In Alleged Human Trafficking Case, Police Say
Police say they have charged a man in Louisiana with more than 100 counts of rape in connection to a human trafficking investigation. Some victims were children.
6-month-old taken to hospital with a severe head injury, mom arrested after baby dies: report
A mom in Louisiana faces a murder charge after she caused an injury that led to her baby's death, police said. The suspect was arrested in New Orleans.
Teenager accused of drive-by shooting that killed 6-year-old girl watching TV at her grandmother’s home
A Louisiana teenager is accused of fatally shooting a 6-year-old girl while she watched television, authorities said. He has been arrested and charged.
Special needs child found naked in a home and covered with feces, police said
A special needs child in Louisiana was found naked in a home and covered with feces, police said. The child's caregiver was arrested and charged.
Prisoner allegedly tells correctional officers he’s responsible for unsolved 2020 Louisiana murder: Sheriff
A man serving time in a Louisiana prison allegedly admitted he was responsible for the unsolved fatal shooting of a man nearly two years ago, sheriff said.
Police in Louisiana responding to armed robbery report discover second victim nearby suffering gunshot wound
A suspect in Louisiana is in custody in connection to the armed robbery of one victim and the shooting death of another in the same area, police said.
Louisiana man accused of backhanding newborn because ‘she was fussy and crying,’ police say
A Louisiana man was arrested after he allegedly admitted to backhanding a 5-week-old girl in the face, authorities said. He was booked into jail.
New Orleans mother allegedly lied about her child getting kidnapped during domestic dispute, police say
A Louisiana woman is accused of filing a false report after she told police her child was abducted, authorities said. The child was left with a neighbor.
Father and son in Louisiana arrested after they’re accused of separate sexual abuse charges involving minors, sheriff says
A father and son in Louisiana were arrested and accused of separate sexual abuse charges involving juveniles, authorities said.
Murder suspect arrested after alleged two-state crime spree ends in high-speed chase in Mississippi: Sheriff
A Louisiana suspect wanted for murder, sexual battery, and a bank robbery was apprehended after he was in a high-speed chase in Mississippi, authorities said.
Teen found dead along Louisiana bayou, two accused of murder: report
Two people have been accused of murder after a teen was found dead in Louisiana. One of the suspects was already in jail on an unrelated murder charge.
Louisiana suspect accused of using rocking chair to kill man he suspected was poisoning his food, police say
A Louisiana suspect is accused of manslaughter after he allegedly killed a man with a rocking chair during a home invasion, police said.
'Enraged' man accused of causing pregnant woman to miscarry after choking her with seat belt, sheriff says
A California man is accused of repeatedly choking a pregnant woman and causing her to miscarry her unborn baby, Louisiana authorities said.
Former Sheriff's deputies charged with more than 100 criminal charges for sex crimes involving animals, kids: report
A former official with a sheriff's office in Louisiana was charged with more than 100 counts this week. They are allegations of sex crimes against children and animals.
Two parents face murder charges after beating child to death who would not stop crying: report
A child was killed in Louisiana and two adults were accused of murder, according to police. One suspect said the other hit the child because he cried too much.
A principal was supposed to be a role model. Instead, he killed a fellow teacher who was pregnant with his child.
An assistant principal at a Louisiana school was sentenced to prison for killing a teacher pregnant with his child. The victim was shot in the head. An assistant principal at a Louisiana school was sentenced to prison for killing a teacher pregnant with his child. The victim was shot in the head.
18-year-old Louisiana man shot and killed a man over flirting dispute, cops say
A Louisiana teen has been arrested after he allegedly shot at two people in a car. Police say he was jealous because the men were flirting with his girlfriend.
Louisiana man shot victim, then ran him over with his Jeep, cops say
A Louisiana man has been arrested after he allegedly killed a man in a hotel parking lot. The victim was shot multiple times before the suspect allegedly ran him over.
Man broke in to bedroom of ex-girlfriend, it took a police dog to help get him out of the home
A man faces charges in Louisiana after police say he broke into the home of his teenage ex-girlfriend. A police dog had to go in the home to get the suspect out.
'I’m not scared of you kids': Louisiana man threatened 5 teens with BB gun in a park, cops say
A Louisiana man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened five teens with a BB gun in a local park. Police also allegedly found drugs in his vehicle.
A woman is accused of killing her mom who was trying to stop her from leaving: report
A woman is accused of killing her mom in Louisiana. Police say the incident happened during an ongoing dispute. The suspect was charged with manslaughter.
Tipster turns in Louisiana man who allegedly attempted to hire hit man to kill business partner: Sheriff
A Louisiana man is accused of attempting to order a hit on his business partner in a foiled murder-for-hire plot, authorities said.
Louisiana duo accused of beating, tying up 87-year-old man during armed home invasion
Two Louisiana men accused of tying up and beating a 87-year-old man during an armed robbery. Police said the victim has already been released from the hospital.
Burnt human body and dog found after explosion in home, man accused of murder
A burnt human body and dog were found inside a Louisiana home after an explosion caused a house fire. Police say a man was charged with murder.
Woman claims to find victim unresponsive in car. She is now accused of her murder.
A Louisiana woman claims she found another person unresponsive in her vehicle. Police say the death was ruled a homicide and woman has been arrested for murder.
Father, his 15-year-old son accused of negligent homicide after teen allegedly shoots brother at restaurant
A Louisiana father and his teenage son are accused of negligent homicide after the teen allegedly shot his brother in a fast-food restaurant drive-through.
He left his cell phone behind at the scene of a murder. When he tried to clear it, police had it in their hand.
A man was sentenced to prison in Louisiana for a murder. The convict left his phone at the scene and tried to get it back, but couldn't find it.
Old roommates get into fight, leaving one dead and other accused of manslaughter
A fight between old roommates in Louisiana left a 72-year-old man dead and a second man arrested and charged with manslaughter, police said..
New Orleans man arrested for murder after cop spots him on the street: report
Desmond Douglas Jr., 33, has been charged with second-degree murder. The victim was found unresponsive with head trauma and was taken to a hospital.
Louisiana teacher, baseball coach at Christian high school accused of sexual contact with student
A Louisiana teacher and baseball coach at Lafayette Christian Academy has been arrested for prohibited sexual conduct with a student, police said.
Man accused of sending explicit material on internet — to a police Facebook page
A man in Louisiana was charged with obscenity after sending explicit images and videos to a sheriff's office Facebook page, authorities said.
3 college coeds celebrating birthday killed when alleged drunk driver slams head-on into their SUV
A Louisiana man with multiple DWI offenses is accused of killing three college freshmen in a head-on collision while allegedly under the influence.
He has spent more years in prison than he had roaming free on this planet. Now, he gets a second chance.
A man was sentenced to life in prison as a juvenile for killing a Lousiana cop. But, a supreme court ruling helped paved the way for his release.
Man in ski mask raped elderly woman, passes out in her bed long enough for police to arrive: report
A Louisiana man wore a ski mask and allegedly raped a 75-year-old woman. Now police say he is arrested after waking up in stranger's bed naked.
Toddler weighing 11 pounds found in a Louisiana home, parents arrested, cops say
A toddler was found in a Louisiana home and weighed 11 pounds, police said. The victim's parents now face a child neglect charge and were booked into jail.
Corrections deputy booked into jail where he worked after allegedly killed his wife and infant daughter: Cops
A Louisiana corrections deputy is accused of murdering his wife and infant daughter on Halloween, authorities said. He was arrested and booked into jail.
Elderly suspect charged with 1984 cold-case murder of man found in Louisiana well
Authorities have arrested a 74-year-old man of allegedly murdering a man found in a well almost four decades ago in Louisiana.T he remains were found in 1986.
Murder-suicide investigated as wife and husband found dead in Louisiana, police say
A wife was found dead outside and the husband would later be found dead inside the house, as Louisiana police are investigation murder-suicide.
Louisiana college student ambushed, shot dead after trio allegedly lured him under guise of gun sale
A college student thinking he was buying a gun instead got fatally shot when a trio of men allegedly lured him to a parking lot for the phony sale, police say.
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.
Two killers hunted in Louisiana for years. They worked separately but terrorized together.
Two serial killers worked in Louisana at the same time. While they killed separately, their cases are linked as they were ID'ed in the same investigation.
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.