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3 days ago
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Stillborn Infant Reportedly Found in Laundry Shipment Initially Mistaken for a Doll: 'Deeply Distressing Situation'
A stillborn infant was found at Alsco Uniforms in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Tuesday, May 27, according to multiple reports The Texas Funeral Service Commission is investigating after the remains of the child, who was scheduled to be cremated following a funeral at Golden Gate Funeral Home & Crematory in Dallas, were found nearly 200 miles away 'It was a very disturbing scene,' said Corporal Chris Bordelon, per NBCDFW5The remains of a stillborn infant have been found hundreds of miles away at a laundromat in Shreveport, Louisiana, almost two weeks after the child's funeral in Dallas, Texas. At around 5:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday, May 27, the Shreveport Police Department was alerted to a mummified infant having been found wrapped in laundry at Alsco Uniforms on Hollywood Avenue. The commercial dry cleaner is about 190 miles east of Dallas, where the child was stillborn on May 3, CBS News, NBCDFW5, and KBTX3 reported. Following the infant's funeral service at Golden Gate Funeral Home & Crematory on May 17, the remains were scheduled for cremation, according to the outlets. The Alsco Uniforms employee initially mistook the child for a doll, per local media outlet Shreveport Times. 'It was a very disturbing scene,' said Corporal Chris Bordelon, per NBCDFW5. 'Officers found what was a small infant, what was described as mummified.' Detectives on the scene noticed early signs of decomposition and said 'it smelled strongly of formaldehyde,' suggesting that the infant may have been embalmed. 'It was a very bizarre set of circumstances,' Bordelon said, according to NBCDFW5. 'Our violent crimes team began their investigation and were able to track down the load of linens.' Preliminary findings suggest that the deceased infant's remains were mistakenly transported to Shreveport along with soiled linens, per local news outlet WFAA. Police have said no foul play is suspected. "This is a deeply distressing situation," said Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith, according to CBS News. "Our thoughts are with the family of the child as this investigation unfolds." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) was already investigating Golden Gate Funeral Home over separate allegations. Following the new situation, they have broadened their administrative investigation, CBS News reported. "Every decedent is entitled to a respectful and lawful disposition," TFSC Executive Director Scott Bingaman said, per the outlet. "Every Texan deserves both protection from predatory practices and the ability to voice concerns about the services they receive." "This case has created unnecessary and deeply distressing obstacles for a grieving family due to alleged negligence. The commission is committed to conducting a thorough and impartial investigation to determine whether the child's remains were mishandled. If violations are substantiated, appropriate enforcement actions will be taken." Shreveport Police, the TFSC, Alsco Uniforms and Golden Gate Funeral Home & Crematory did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on May 30. Read the original article on People
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3 days ago
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Stillborn Infant Reportedly Found in Laundry Shipment Initially Mistaken for a Doll: 'Deeply Distressing Situation'
A stillborn infant was found at Alsco Uniforms in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Tuesday, May 27, according to multiple reports The Texas Funeral Service Commission is investigating after the remains of the child, who was scheduled to be cremated following a funeral at Golden Gate Funeral Home & Crematory in Dallas, were found nearly 200 miles away 'It was a very disturbing scene,' said Corporal Chris Bordelon, per NBCDFW5The remains of a stillborn infant have been found hundreds of miles away at a laundromat in Shreveport, Louisiana, almost two weeks after the child's funeral in Dallas, Texas. At around 5:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday, May 27, the Shreveport Police Department was alerted to a mummified infant having been found wrapped in laundry at Alsco Uniforms on Hollywood Avenue. The commercial dry cleaner is about 190 miles east of Dallas, where the child was stillborn on May 3, CBS News, NBCDFW5, and KBTX3 reported. Following the infant's funeral service at Golden Gate Funeral Home & Crematory on May 17, the remains were scheduled for cremation, according to the outlets. The Alsco Uniforms employee initially mistook the child for a doll, per local media outlet Shreveport Times. 'It was a very disturbing scene,' said Corporal Chris Bordelon, per NBCDFW5. 'Officers found what was a small infant, what was described as mummified.' Detectives on the scene noticed early signs of decomposition and said 'it smelled strongly of formaldehyde,' suggesting that the infant may have been embalmed. 'It was a very bizarre set of circumstances,' Bordelon said, according to NBCDFW5. 'Our violent crimes team began their investigation and were able to track down the load of linens.' Preliminary findings suggest that the deceased infant's remains were mistakenly transported to Shreveport along with soiled linens, per local news outlet WFAA. Police have said no foul play is suspected. "This is a deeply distressing situation," said Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith, according to CBS News. "Our thoughts are with the family of the child as this investigation unfolds." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) was already investigating Golden Gate Funeral Home over separate allegations. Following the new situation, they have broadened their administrative investigation, CBS News reported. "Every decedent is entitled to a respectful and lawful disposition," TFSC Executive Director Scott Bingaman said, per the outlet. "Every Texan deserves both protection from predatory practices and the ability to voice concerns about the services they receive." "This case has created unnecessary and deeply distressing obstacles for a grieving family due to alleged negligence. The commission is committed to conducting a thorough and impartial investigation to determine whether the child's remains were mishandled. If violations are substantiated, appropriate enforcement actions will be taken." Shreveport Police, the TFSC, Alsco Uniforms and Golden Gate Funeral Home & Crematory did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on May 30. Read the original article on People
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22-05-2025
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Shreveport prepares for Memorial Day weekend travelers and events
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Memorial Day weekend is upon us … And many plan to hit the road and take to the sky as they head to their destinations. 41st Annual Mudbug Madness set to return to Shreveport Memorial Day Weekend AAA estimates that about 45.1 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home this Memorial Day weekend, the most travelers for the holiday since 2005. '87 to 89% of those will be traveling for Memorial Day or traveling in their cars, and it's a new record number,' said AAA spokesperson Don Redman AAA says road trips are booming thanks to lower gas prices. 'It's a good sign that people feel confident in their own personal economies… we're looking at gasoline prices in Louisiana, about 40 cents a gallon cheaper than this time last year,' said AAA spokesperson Don Redman What is Memorial Day and how has it evolved from its Civil War origins? The Shreveport regional airport is also gearing up for large crowds this weekend.'Memorial Day weekend is the official kick-off of the summer travel season, and this weekend is going to be busy. New nonstop flights to Nashville start Thursday, and nonstop flights to Destin start Friday. We're also seeing multiple flights on American, Delta, and United are sold out, and others are nearing capacity,' said Business and Development Manager Mark Crawford. As the holiday inches closer, Shreveport police are preparing for heavy foot and vehicle traffic with big events like Mudbug Madness. As always, they remind everyone not to drink and drive. 'We'll be taking great measures to secure that area,' said Shreveport Police Public Information Officer Cpl. Chris Bordelon. 'The Shreveport police department DWI enforcement unit is the most effective and has arrested more individuals than any other unit in the state of Louisiana.' If your plans include time on the water, Bordelon says SPD will be patrolling there as well. 'Our officers will be out there enforcing all of the laws that go with Cross Lake and Cross Lake boating,' said Cpl. Chris Bordelon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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03-04-2025
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Suspected retail thieves arrested during Shreveport police sting operation
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Shreveport police tell NBC 6 that now that violent crime numbers are down, the department has more resources to focus on retail theft. 'March 2025 Blitz' was a Shreveport police operation at stores like Target, Lowe's, Bath and Body Works, and TJ Maxx. Police said retail theft is not considered organized crime because many of the items end up on the black market. Police PIO Chris Bordelon said, 'There is a market for these stolen items, and they are stealing from multiple stores, and it usually involves multiple individuals working together.' SPD officers save suspect's life after high speed chase, crash Eight people were arrested during the sting operation, including Michael Griffin, who was charged with habitual felony theft because he has 19 prior convictions for theft. Bordelon said there will be more sting operations targeting shoplifters. He went on to say, 'It's a large-scale operation; it involves takedown cars, undercover offices, officers watching videos, and the use of drones.' Retail theft is not a victimless crime. Bordelon said, 'When they steal from the store, they pass that price on to the next person who legally purchases it, and that's something we are not going to allow in our city.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
