PONCHATOULA, LA – The quiet community of Tangipahoa Parish is reeling from the recent arrest of a local man, David Hernandez, 49, in relation to the murder of his estranged wife. Hernandez was taken into custody on Monday, facing charges of second-degree murder and obstruction of justice, as per an announcement from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. On the evening of March 21, officers responding to a medical emergency at a home on …
BATON ROUGE, LA – Tragedy has struck in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where two young cousins, aged 10 and 12, have been held responsible for the death of a 3-year-old girl named Blessing Buckles. The incident happened while their mothers, Terica Scott and Dineshia Yates, were out at a casino, leaving eight children alone. Both mothers, each aged 26, have been charged in connection with the tragic incident. The 10-year-old boy, son of Scott, and the …
WEST MONROE, LA – Five people have been taken into custody in Louisiana after allegedly keeping a partner captive, forcing her out of Christianity and into ritualistic practices deemed “Vikingism,” which led to sacrificing a puppy “to the Gods.” According to the police, the leading figure of the West Monroe cult is a woman named Hannah Frisby, 29, who shares her life with three ‘husbands’—Caleb Frisby, 28, James Owens, and Justin Cowart, 26—and her uncle, …
GREENSBURG, Louisiana- A horrific incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon at St. Helena College & Career Academy in Greensburg, Louisiana, resulting in the death of a student and injuries to two others. Authorities have reported that a juvenile has been arrested in connection with the shooting. The shooting took place around 3 p.m. on the school’s premises, according to a press release from the local sheriff’s office. St. Helena College and Career Academy acknowledged the incident …
A tragic incident unfolded during a high school football game in Port Allen, Louisiana, on Friday night, resulting in the death of a teenager and injuries to a man. The halftime shooting at Port Allen High School, located near Baton Rouge, claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy and left a 28-year-old man with injuries of an undisclosed nature, according to local law enforcement. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, represented by Sgt. Landon Groger, …
At a shipyard in Louisiana, two workers were shot and killed on Monday. The suspect, a former employee who had reportedly been fired, was later fatally shot by officers at a different location, according to authorities. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office received a report of a shooting at FMT Shipyard and Repair in Harvey around 1 p.m. local time. Upon arrival, deputies discovered two adult males on the ground, both with gunshot wounds. Sadly, they …
A Louisiana man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing his wife. The suspect, identified as Gregory Chapman, confessed to the crime. The tragic incident took place in front of their home, leaving their 4-year-old daughter traumatized. Chapman’s defense attorney revealed that he had been struggling with mental illness, adding another layer of complexity to this heartbreaking case. Gregory Chapman, 57, is currently in jail on second-degree murder charges …
A festive Fourth of July celebration in Shreveport, Louisiana took a devastating turn on Tuesday night when a mass shooting claimed three lives and left six others injured. The incident occurred during the city’s annual Independence Day event, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Authorities are currently investigating the shooting, but details about the number of gunmen involved, their motives, and the sequence of events remain scarce. Shreveport Police Lt. Van Ray reported that …
A Louisiana couple has been re-indicted on murder charges after their daughter’s body was found “melted” into their family couch, where she had been sitting for up to 12 years. Sheila and Clay Fletcher were initially arrested in January 2022 after their 36-year-old daughter, Lacey Ellen Fletcher, was discovered dead on the home’s couch, covered in urine and feces, and weighing less than 100 pounds. The couple was later indicted on charges of second-degree murder …
Saturday marked a potentially dangerous day for the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana when a lightning strike triggered a single-tank fire at the Calcasieu Refining Co. tank farm. The facility, which refines crude oil and runs a pipeline and barge transfer for oil products, reported no injuries and declined to comment when reached by phone. Due to the fire, the Louisiana State Police issued mandatory evacuations for those as far as 1.5 miles away from …