Days before he’s expected to be executed, death row inmate Jessie Hoffman is pleading not to be put to death by Nitrogen Hypoxia…saying use of the gas is against his religion and is cruel and unusual. Hoffman is a Buddhist and says his main form of practicing the religion is through breathing meditation. Hoffman was sentenced to death for the 1996 abduction, rape, and murder of a woman in St. Tammany Parish. His execution is scheduled for March 18th.
One suspect in the hazing-related death of a Southern University student has turned himself in, and others are expected to follow suit. Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse says 20-year-old Caleb Williams died of repeated punches to the chest while pledging to the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, and one suspect is under arrest.
Cut 6 (10) “…hazing and manslaughter.”
Morse says criminal charges are forthcoming against several additional fraternity members.
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It may be crawfish season, but that also means it’s crawfish theft season. That’s why crawfish harvesters are working hard to prevent thieves from making off with their hauls. Paul Zaunbrecher, a crawfish farmer in Acadia Parish, explains a strategy for keeping their crawfish safe.
Cut 10 (14) “…behind the truck.”
In case you hadn’t heard, LSU football has hired a familiar name to be their new defensive line coach. Former All-American defensive tackle for the Tigers Kyle Williams will replace Bo Davis, who left last week to be a part of the new coaching staff with the Saints. Williams college teammate, Marlon Favorite (FAYV-right), is excited about the hire…