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81 year old to face execution for death of six year old son

February 13, 2025February 20, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Murders

A DeSoto Parish judge has scheduled the execution of Christopher Sepulvado, an 81-year-old death row inmate convicted of murdering his 6-year-old stepson in 1992. The execution date was set for March 17, following Governor Jeff Landry’s recent announcement of protocols…

Christopher Sepulvado, execution, Murder

20 year old dies in possible retaliation murder

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Letter to Editor

Monroe police are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man Monday in what authorities believe may be connected to an earlier incident. Clay Smith, 20, was fatally shot outside a residence on Breece Circle near…

Clay Smith, Crimes, Monroe Police Department, Murder

Lampley found guilty of 2019 Heckard murder

March 7, 2024May 27, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Murders

After a week-long trial at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse, the jury has reached a unanimous verdict in the case of State of Louisiana v. Charles Ray Lampley. On Friday afternoon, Lampley was found guilty of second-degree murder and possession of…

Alice Heckard, Charles Lampley, guilty, Murder

Murder, shootings, shooter scares continue, as leaders discuss trash pickup

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

A murder, a shooting, an active shooter school lockdown, and a mall shooter scare, all in the same week?   It’s getting to be so routine in Monroe that shootings and murders are not even mentioned at Monroe City Council…

Monroe City Council Meeting, Murder, shootings

When will it end?

September 9, 2021October 4, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Murders

Two die, three wounded in two separate shootings; An Editorial The senseless murders in our city continue in what appears to be a continuous litany of shootings, stabbings, and random acts of violence. Each shooting seems to spark more shootings…

Jadarrius Ross, Murder, Rodrecas Cobbs, Second Degree Murder

Second suspect gets slap on wrist as murders, shootings continue

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Crime, Murders

As shootings and murders in our community continue, another person originally charged with murder, has been given a slap on the wrist.    Four years ago, Devontae Coleman was arrested and charged for his part in the murder of Junius…

Devontae Coleman, Junius Benton, Murder, shootings

Parkview murder suspects arrested, violence continues

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

The city’s murder of the week scenario continues as police have arrested two juveniles connected with the shooting death of one person and injury to another on May 1st. The Monroe Police Department responded to a “shots fired” call in…

Monroe Police Department, Murder, Parkview, Tevin Melton

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