South Louisiana serial killer Derrick Todd Lee has died, according to the state Department of Corrections. Lee was convicted in the slayings of two women, linked by DNA in the killings of several others and sentenced to death for the murder of 22-year-old Charlotte Murray Pace. John Sinquefield was the lead prosecutor on that case. He hopes the death of Lee provides closure and relief to the surviving victims and family members of the deceased victims:
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The Department of Corrections spokeswoman Pam Laborde said the 47-year-old serial killer was taken to a Baton Rouge hospital emergency room on Saturday…:
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She says Derrick Todd Lee died shortly before 9am this morning.

A cold front moving across Louisiana is bringing the possibility of severe weather and even the chance of snow for some areas of the state. Alek Krautmann, with the National Weather Service in Slidell, says the chance of severe weather in south Louisiana will begin this afternoon and continue into the night…:
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The NWS in Shreveport, says there is a strong chance for snow and a rain/snow mix tonight in north Louisiana.

Dr. Teresa Buchanan is expected to announce her filing of a federal civil rights lawsuit against LSU as a result of her firing last year. It’s reported that the lawsuit claims LSU violated her right to free speech and due process. Buchanan was fired over claims that her use of vulgar language and sexually themed jokes created a hostile learning environment. Buchanan was dismissed even after a faculty member committee recommended she keep her job.