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Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Man pleads guilty to 2017 Gonzales homicide
The suspect in a 2017 Gonzales shooting death plead guilty to manslaughter. According to the District Attorney's Office, 27-year-old Joshua Harris was tried for the killing of 25-year-old Jerrod Brown. He was sentenced to 20 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. On June 24, 2017, Harris and Brown were involved in an argument when Harris pulled out two firearms and fired multiple shots. Harris then fled the area on foot. Ascension Parish Sheriff's Deputies found Brown suffering multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died. Harris was later arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish says he warned Netanyahu against actions on Iran over nuclear talks Comedic stage play 'The Repass' to debut May 31 Nebraska Republican interrogated over GOP megabill during tense town hall The Ultimate NOLA Golf Experience 2025 with Timberlane Golf and Recreation Katrina 20th Anniversary: Free Agents Brass Band Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
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Louisiana inmate dies of natural causes before March execution date
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — An 81-year-old death row inmate died in the Louisiana State Penitentiary after spending over 30 years on death row. Christopher Sepulvado passed away at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. According to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Sepulvado's death was due to natural causes, stemming from complications related to pre-existing medical conditions. Sepulvado had been in the custody of the Louisiana Department of Corrections since May 24, 1993, after being convicted of first-degree murder in DeSoto Parish. Louisiana judge gives ruling on execution procedures for death row inmates Just one day before, on Feb. 21, the DPS&C received an execution warrant for Sepulvado, with an execution date set for March 17. Louisiana inmate dies of natural causes before March execution date Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he'd be ready to give up presidency if it brought peace, NATO membership Lynne Marie Stewart of 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' 'It's Always Sunny' dies: reports New Uber feature may overcharge you. Here's how to turn it off Why pharmacies are closing – and what to do if yours shuts its doors Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
