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Crime, courts, and public safety coverage for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.
Who Killed Nanette Krentel? The Evidence, Accusations And Unanswered Questions Behind One Of St. Tammany Parish’s Most Controversial Murder Cases
Nearly nine years have passed since Nanette Krentel was found dead inside the burned remains of her Lacombe home, yet the most important question has never been answered: Who killed her? Nanette was not killed by the fire. She had…
Do You Remember the Unsolved Murder of Margaret Coon?
For nearly 40 years, one question has continued to hang over St. Tammany Parish. Who killed Margaret Coon? On the evening of February 19, 1987, Margaret Coon left her condominium inside Beau Chene, the gated country club community near Mandeville,…
Inmate Found Dead at Orleans Parish Justice Center; Investigation Underway
NEW ORLEANS — An inmate at the Orleans Parish Justice Center was found dead Monday morning, prompting an active investigation by local authorities. According to the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO), jail employees discovered the inmate unresponsive in a cell…
16 Year Old Arrested After Series of DoorDash Driver Robberies Near Slidell
A 16 year old has been arrested after investigators say he targeted multiple DoorDash drivers in the Lakeshore Villages area near Slidell. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, the teen allegedly placed DoorDash orders to homes in and…
Prairieville Man Convicted of Child Rape, Faces Mandatory Life Sentence
An Ascension Parish jury has found 43-year-old Joshua Bleakley of Prairieville guilty of first degree rape of a child under the age of 13, along with 14 counts of aggravated crimes against nature, following a trial stemming from a years…
Marrero Woman Accused of Using AI Generated Nudes, Rape Threats, and Extortion Scheme Arrested in Livingston Parish
A 29 year old Marrero woman is facing multiple felony charges after Livingston Parish investigators say an extensive harassment and extortion investigation led them to an unexpected suspect. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Haydee Ortiz was arrested following…
Gulfport Mother Sentenced to Life After Admitting to Killing Son, Hiding His Body Behind a False Wall
A Harrison County woman will spend the rest of her life in prison after admitting she murdered her adult son, concealed his body inside her home, and spent weeks convincing relatives he was still alive. Seventy-year-old Jerri Roby pleaded guilty…
All 16 Felony Charges Against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill Dismissed
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says all 16 felony charges filed against her have been dismissed after the special prosecutor moved to end the case Wednesday. In a statement released shortly after the decision, Murrill called the prosecution baseless. “This…
Two Autopsies Later, Nolan Wells’ Death Still Ruled “Undetermined”
The independent autopsy commissioned by the family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells has been released, but it still does not provide a definitive answer about how the Mississippi teenager died. During a news conference Wednesday, civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced…
Pastor’s Son, Mother, and Teen’s Mother Charged Following Pearl River County Investigation
A Pearl River County investigation has resulted in criminal charges against three people following an investigation involving a teenage girl. According to investigators, 27-year-old Dawson James Brown has been charged with one count of statutory rape, two counts of sexual…