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Watch The Reactions Of People Walking Up On Staged Murder [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:25:18 +0000

What would you do if you walked up on a murder in progress? Well, watch the reactions of some New Yorkers as they open an elevator and walk up on a murder in progress, of course it is not real. While it may be entertaining to see the reactions of these people in the video, [...]

New Evidence Details How Lafayette Police Caught Brandon Scott Lavergne

DJ Digital — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:22:36 +0000

Back in May, it seemed as if the entire city of Lafayette knew that Mickey Shunick was missing. It started with her friends and family taking immediate action. Then the local media. Then the national media. Posters that photographically identified the missing UL student and her signatu

Brandon Scott Lavergne Arrives At Lafayette Courthouse [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:22:41 +0000

Our media partner KATC-TV 3 was on-hand when Brandon Scott Lavergene arrived at a Lafayette Parish Courthouse this morning for an evidentiary hearing. Lavergne is being held on murder charges in the deaths of Mickey Shunick and Lisa Pate. If you missed Lavergne’s arrival, you can catch it here. We will continue to monitor what [...]

Brandon Scott Lavergne Is Set To Appear In Court Friday August 17th

Chris Reed — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:38:47 +0000

The Advertiser is reporting that the man accused of murdering Mickey Shunick and Lisa Pate will indeed appear before a judge this Friday, August 17th. Fifteenth Judicial District Court Judge Herman Clause set an evidentiary hearing for 10 a.m. on Friday.

Court Documents Released: Lafayette Prosecutors Outline Case Against Brandon Lavergne

Nathan Pike — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:54:36 +0000

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — Documents filed Thursday in district court are providing an idea of what kind of evidence prosecutors have against Brandon Scott Lavergne, the man accused of murdering Lisa Pate and missing University of Louisiana at Lafayette student Mickey Shunick. The Disclosure, Production, Notice to Defendant, and Request for State’s Discovery, filed by [...]

Colorado Shooting Suspect James Holmes Charged with 24 Counts of Murder

Shauna Wright — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:13:38 +0000

James Holmes, the former neuroscience graduate student suspected of killing 12 people and wounding dozens more during a July 20 shooting rampage at a movie theater in Aurora, CO, has been formally charged with 24 counts of murder and 116 counts of attempted murder.

Colorado Theater Massacre — Victims' Names Coming Out

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:53:14 +0000

The names of the victims of Friday’s movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado are starting to be revealed. A dozen people were killed when a man, believed to be James Holmes, walked into the theater and opened fire, killing a dozen people and injuring more than 50. The theater was packed with people watching a [...]

Brandon Scott Lavergne Indicted On Two Counts Of First-Degree Murder, State Will Seek Death Penalty

DJ Digital — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:21:00 +0000

In a bombshell announcement today, a grand jury has indicted Brandon Scott Lavergne on not one, but TWO charges of first-degree murder. In addition to an aggravated kidnapping charge, Lavergne was also indicted on charges for first-degree murder related to the disappearance of missing UL student Mickey Shunick. The second first-degree murder charge is for [...]

Brandon Scott Lavergne Sought Medical Treatment For Stab Wounds At A Jefferson Parish Hospital Less Than 24 Hours After Mickey Shunick Was Last Seen

DJ Digital — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:51:08 +0000

KATC obtained an incident report earlier today from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's office indicating that Brandon Scott Lavergne was at a hospital in the area seeking treatment for multiple stab wounds less than 24 hours after Mickey Shunick was last seen.

A Possible Shallow Grave Site May Have Been Located In St. Landry Parish

Chris Reed — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:07:24 +0000

We are receiving word from KATC-TV 3 that a possible shallow grave site has been located in St. Landry Parish. The reports coming out indicate that the grave site may be located on the grounds of a church in the Swords area. This is within the vicinity of the home of Brandon Scott Lavergne.

Lafayette Police Say More Tips Coming In Could Lead Them To The Whereabouts Of Mickey Shunick

Chris Reed — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:31:20 +0000

According to a story in the Daily Advertiser, the search for the missing 22-year-old UL Student, Mickey Shunick, is still underway and it now appears that the search has extended beyond the state boundaries of Louisiana. The Lafayette paper says that since the arrest of Brandon Scott Lavergne, more tips are coming in from people who know the man accused of taking Shunick.

Mother Of Brandon Scott Lavergne Speaks Out, Offers Condolences To Shunick Family

Chris Reed — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 00:50:58 +0000

The mother of Brandon Scott Lavergne is speaking out and is now offering her condolences to the entire Shunick family. Brandon Lavergne is currently being held by Lafayette Police in the disappearance of UL student Mickey Shunick. Hear what Cynthia Lavergene had to say today in regards to the case that her son is now involved in.

Lafayette Police Have Evidence That Leads Them To Believe Mickey Shunick Was Murdered, Suspect Brandon Scott Lavergne Not Cooperating [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:40:47 +0000

Today's press conference in relation to the recent arrest connected to the disappearance of Mickey Shunick confirmed a lot of information firsthand from the Lafayette Police Department, but still left a lot of questions unanswered. According to Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft, the reason some questions remain unanswered is to avoid hindering the investigation that is still currently ongoing.

Listen To Brandon Scott Lavergne As He Appears Before A Judge [AUDIO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:21:58 +0000

KATC has just released audio of Brandon Scott Lavergne as he appeared before a judge earlier today in his first hearing. Lavergne, 33, is currently being held on charges for aggravated kidnapping and first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of Mickey Shunick.

Jennifer Hudson's Ex-Brother-in-Law Found Guilty of Family Murders

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:53:51 +0000

Guilty. That’s the verdict handed down in the Jennifer Hudson family murders case. The singer’s former brother-in-law William Balfour was found guilty today (May 11) of three counts of first-degree murder and four other counts in relation to the 2008 murders of Hudson’s mother, brother and her nephew, who was just 7 and the youngest victim of the tragedy.

Former L.A.P.D. Detective Claims to Know Who Killed Notorious B.I.G.

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:15:39 +0000

It’s been 15 years since the Notorious B.I.G. was slain in a drive-by shooting on March 9, 1997 in Los Angeles. While his homicide remains unsolved, there has been plenty of speculations as to who may have wanted to murder the late rapper. Complex was able to talk with retired L.A.P.D. detective Greg Kading who [...]

Whitney Houston's Relatives Demand Coroner Launch Murder Investigation

Jessica Sager — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:30:24 +0000

Just when you thought the Whitney Houston drama was winding down, TMZ reports that callers and emailers claiming to be relatives of the late legend are demanding the coroner’s office launch a murder investigation on the case.

Man Shot and Killed at Rick Ross' Miami Home

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:46:21 +0000

Miami police are investigating a murder that occurred at a home owned by Rick Ross early Wednesday morning (Feb. 29). Details are scarce, but an unidentified man was found shot and killed outside of the rapper’s house.

Suspect in Slim Dunkin Murder Case Surrenders to Police

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:49:25 +0000

Rap artist Young Vito, the suspect in the shooting death of up-and-coming Brick Squad associate Slim Dunkin, surrendered to authorities in Atlanta on Monday (Dec. 26). Vito (real name Vincent Hardimon) arrived at police headquarters, clean-shaven and wearing a beanie hat, at 3PM EST and was charged with murder.

Louisiana Father Confesses To Decapitating Special-Needs Son [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:51:33 +0000

In the most shocking news to hit our area in quite some time, a 7-year-old boy with cerebral palsy was decapitated in Thibodaux over the weekend. Police have confirmed that the boy’s biological father, Jeremiah Lee Wright, has confessed to the killing. Jori Lirette’s head was found Sunday on the side of a city street [...]