PLAQUEMINE - A jury found three people guilty on Friday for killing 65-year-old Herman Harris in a murder-for-hire plot.

Harris was found dead in his Maringouin home in August 2024. Investigators arrested Rilonda Brooks, David Brooks, Johnnie Hicks and Javadda Lewis in the killing. 

District Attorney Tony Clayton said Harris' killing was planned by his former employer, Rilonda Brooks. The DA said Harris filed a lawsuit against her after getting hurt on the job.

Rilonda Brooks was found guilty of solicitation for murder, conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, principal to second-degree murder, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence, conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary, and principal to aggravated burglary; she was found not guilty of racketeering.

David Brooks was found guilty of solicitation for murder, conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, principal to second-degree murder, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence, conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary, and principal to aggravated burglary; he was found not guilty of racketeering.

Johnnie Hicks was found guilty of conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, principal to second-degree murder, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence, conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary, principal to aggravated burglary, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; he was found not guilty of illegal possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime of violence.

All their convictions carry mandatory life sentences.