Louisiana carried out its first execution of a death row inmate in 15 years last night and it was the first time the state used nitrogen gas as the method. Jessie Hoffman was declared dead at 6:50 PM. WDSU TV reporter Gina Swanson witnessed the execution…
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Hoffman was put to death for killing Molly Elliot in 1996. She lived in St. Tammany Parish and was married to Andy Elliot. Andy Elliot called the execution bittersweet news.
A 24-year-old Washington Parish mother faces a first-degree murder charge after authorities determined she beat her eight-month old child to death. Franklinton Police Chief Justin Brown believes mental health issues with Autumn Harper played a significant role, and hopes to prevent cases like this in the future.
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Forty-eight-year-old Danette Colbert now faces a murder charge in connection with the death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano, who was found dead in a Kenner hotel during Super Bowl week. Sean Richardson has more.