St. Landry Parish Murder Hunt, Fugitives & Safety Alerts
Key Questions
What happened to 81-year-old Lee Darbonne in St. Landry Parish?
A Silver Alert was issued for Lee Darbonne, an 81-year-old man from Opelousas, who was reported missing. He was found deceased in a foliage-covered truck on Flamingo Lane, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death.
What is the status of the investigation into Lee Darbonne's death?
St. Landry Parish authorities are actively investigating the death of the 81-year-old man found in his truck. The probe is ongoing as of the latest reports.
Are there any ongoing fugitive situations in St. Landry Parish?
An ongoing jail escape involves a fugitive named Johnson. Prior escapes involving Howard and Vavasseur have been resolved.
What child predation cases have been reported?
Incidents involving Benoit and Auzenne relate to child predation in the area. Vigilance is urged amid these safety alerts.
What youth violence incidents occurred in St. Landry Parish schools?
A 17-year-old Opelousas student was arrested for two counts of assaulting a teacher and terrorizing at school. Another incident involved a student allegedly hitting a teacher and making threats.
What is House Bill 102 about?
House Bill 102 was altered to expand first-degree murder charges for public shootings in Louisiana. It aims to broaden accountability in such cases.
What does the Senate bill on disturbing the peace cover?
The bill creates the crime of disturbing the peace at a place of religious worship, effective August 1, 2026. It falls under crime and punishment measures.
What resources are available for tracking in Cankton?
Cankton Village police rosters and public safety information aid in tracking local incidents, including thefts. The police department handles streets, sanitation, and related services.
Tragic closure on Silver Alert: 81yo Lee Darbonne found deceased in foliage-covered truck on Flamingo Lane, probe ongoing; vigilance continues amid ongoing jail escape (Johnson), resolved priors (Howard/Vavasseur), child predation (Benoit/Auzenne), youth violence (Sallier), Cankton thefts; state bills (HB102, Senate worship peace); Bellard-Guidroz feud probes lapses; Cankton police rosters aid tracking.