Louisiana

Baby Levi Update: Mom of infant boy burned to death & tossed by railroad reportedly demanded girlfriend to burn him ‘until he was bones’, prosecutors say

 Baby Levi Update: Mom of infant boy burned to death & tossed by railroad reportedly demanded girlfriend to burn him ‘until he was bones’, prosecutors say
Murder

A Louisiana woman behind bars for the death of her 6-month-old allegedly told her girlfriend to burn the boy to death, according to prosecutors. Town Talk of Alexandria reports that Hannah Barker is being held without bond after a judge rules there is probable cause to charge her with  “principal to first-degree murder” in connection with …

Wife says hostage negotiator Sgt. husband shot himself in the head, but forensic evidence says it’s murder: Police
Murder
July 12, 2018

Wife says hostage negotiator Sgt. husband shot himself in the head, but forensic evidence says it’s murder: Police

A Louisiana woman was arrested on Wednesday after a month-long investigation into the death of her husband, who authorities say she killed. NOLA.com reports that  Shantel Wagner, 35, called 911 at around 11:25 p.m. on June 17 to report that her husband, Troy Smith, 44, a Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Sergeant, shot himself in the head. Wagner reportedly claimed her …

UPDATE: Man who sexually assaulted toddler while mom wasn’t home is HIV-positive, police say
Sex Crimes
April 24, 2018

UPDATE: Man who sexually assaulted toddler while mom wasn’t home is HIV-positive, police say

A Louisana man accused of raping and sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl is facing new charges after authorities allegedly learned he’s HIV-positive. According to the Monroe News Star, Levon Jennings, 25, tested positive for HIV at Ouachita Parish Health Unit in October 2013 and was informed of the results. Reports indicated that his HIV-status was discussed during …

Machete-yielding suspect tries to kidnap infant, toddler from Walmart: Police
Kidnapping
March 26, 2018

Machete-yielding suspect tries to kidnap infant, toddler from Walmart: Police

A Louisiana man is behind bars after police say he attempted to kidnap two children from a Kenner Walmart store on Friday. According to a press release by the Kenner Police Department, Billy Yoe Budier-Herrera, 33, of Metairie, allegedly entered the Walmart off of Veterans Avenue at around 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon while carrying a …

Parents dump live newborn baby in trash before calling 911 to report fake miscarriage: Cops
Child Abuse
February 27, 2018

Parents dump live newborn baby in trash before calling 911 to report fake miscarriage: Cops

Authorities in Louisiana have arrested a couple accused of dumping a living newborn baby in a trash can. As the New York Post reported, 31-year-old Carl Hall and 30-year-old Thelma Kirkland were arrested on Friday, two days after initially calling 911 to report a miscarriage. Emergency medical technicians reportedly responded to the suspects’ home in …

Teen found dead 4 days after she is reported missing, cops arrest three suspects
February 14, 2018

Teen found dead 4 days after she is reported missing, cops arrest three suspects

Louisiana police have arrested three men on suspicion of playing a role in the kidnapping and murder a 19-year-old woman. According to the New York Post, Emily Rodgers was reported missing Friday evening. Her body was recovered four days later by deputies searching near the community of Maurepas. Shortly after the teen’s remains were found, …