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Man arrested for allegedly killing his 74-year-old father

5 months 2 weeks 6 days ago Wednesday, June 05 2024 Jun 5, 2024 June 05, 2024 7:29 PM June 05, 2024 in News
Source: WBRZ

PEARL RIVER - A man was arrested Wednesday for the murder of his father after an autopsy revealed that the 74-year-old's death was a homicide. 

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said 74-year-old Douglas LaFrance was found dead at his Pearl River home around 5 p.m. on May 26. An autopsy showed that LaFrance did not die of natural causes and the case was ruled a homicide. 

Deputies arrested LaFrance's son, 52-year-old Vincent LaFrance. He was booked for first-degree murder. 

Deputies said the investigation is ongoing and more charges may be possible. 

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