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10-Year-Old Confesses to Killing 82-Year-Old Former Louisiana Mayor and Daughter

Sep 3, 2024, 02:45 PM

A 10-year-old boy is in custody after confessing to fatally shooting an 82-year-old former mayor of a Louisiana town and his adult daughter in their home. The incident has left the community in shock, with Police Chief Jared McIver expressing disbelief over the malicious act committed by such a young child. The former mayor and his daughter were found dead in their home, and the boy's confession has led to his arrest. The authorities are continuing their investigation into the tragic double homicide.