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Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Man found guilty in death of 2-year-old Nevaeh Allen
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A man accused of dumping the body of a 2-year-old girl, who died after being punched, has been found guilty, according to the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office. A jury convicted Phillip Gardner, 34, of second-degree murder and obstruction of justice. The conviction carries a mandatory life sentence. A trial began last week for Gardner. He was formally charged with second-degree murder and obstruction of justice in January 2022. Gardner was accused of dumping the body of two-year-old Nevaeh Allen in Mississippi after she was punched and died. Background on the case Officers contacted Gardner, who identified himself as the child's stepfather, on Sept. 24, 2021, about a missing persons report. He reportedly told police he woke up from a nap to find the front door open and the child missing. An affidavit stated that detectives later learned that the child had died after her mother, Lanaya Cardwell, 27, became angry and punched her daughter, which led the child to fall and hit her head on a cabinet. Gardner told investigators he attempted CPR after finding Allen unresponsive after he returned from dropping Cardwell off at work. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Gardner admitted to not calling 911 or police to protect Cardwell and instead put Allen's body in a suitcase, and traveled to Hancock County, Mississippi, to dispose of the body in a 'makeshift grave deep in the woods.' He told detectives that he knew of previous incidents of abuse and did not report them. According to arrest documents, a forensic pathologist said Allen had severe trauma, causing brain swelling, and could not rule out that she was still alive when her body was placed in the suitcase. Gardner and Cardwell were arrested and later pleaded not guilty to charges. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services opened an investigation a little over a week after Allen's death. Court records show Cardwell's trial is set to start on Nov. 3, 2025. She was formally charged with second-degree murder in January 2022. Man found guilty in death of 2-year-old Nevaeh Allen Majority of public opposes GOP plan for Medicaid cuts: Poll Homebuying season: 4 things to know about the 2025 housing market NBA Hall-of-Famer Paul Pierce says he walked 20 miles in robe to pay off on-air bet An Act of Generosity: Energy industry helps feed hundreds in Baton Rouge Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man killed after car goes over railing on I-110
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A man was killed after his car plunged over a railing at S I-110 near Capitol Access and Chippewa Street on Sunday, April 6. The one-vehicle crash took place at 4:30 p.m., and the driver of the vehicle died from their injuries, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office identified the person who was killed as Gemico Ruffin, 28. The coroner's office said they were notified around 5:20 p.m., and the 'cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries.' The investigation into this crash remains ongoing. Wall Street drops 20% below its record and markets plunge worldwide as Trump digs in on tariffs Billionaire warns Trump to call timeout on trade war: 'Not what we voted for.' RFK Jr. says MMR vaccine 'most effective' way to stop spread of measles after Texas child's death Man killed after car goes over railing on I-110 This casual dining chain just dethroned Olive Garden as U.S.' most popular Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Yahoo
Shooting at Baton Rouge apartment complex leaves 1 hurt, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — One person is in critical condition after a reported shooting in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, March 18. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, around 4:45 p.m., officers were called to the 12000 block of Newcastle Avenue about a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a man with a gunshot wound. Emergency medical services reported taking the man to a local hospital in critical condition. No further information was shared. Louisiana First News will continue to provide updates as they become available. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact BRPD at 225-389-2000 or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867. This is an ongoing investigation. Louisiana OMVs face technical outages Shooting at Baton Rouge apartment complex leaves 1 hurt, officials say NASA astronauts return home successfully 5 questions facing the Fed ahead of its rate decision How ex-NFL stars fought fentanyl at Super Bowl Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
