Wander the “Island Perimeter” Where the City’s Modern Festivals Meet the Silence of the...
Scout Island sits at the center of New Orleans City Park, enclosed on all sides by the park’s network of bayous and accessible by foot from a pedestrian bridge near Magnolia Drive. The name comes from a specific historical allowance: Boy Scout troops were once permitted to camp overnight on the island, a privilege that
A murder that stunned New Orleans remains unsolved 14 years later
The woman was Sandra Peters Jefferson, and the man who found her — her husband — was Archie Jefferson, the brother of former congressman William Jefferson.
FBI arrests Missouri man accused of making explosive videos used by New Orleans attacker
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The FBI arrested a Missouri man accused of making and sharing explosive-related videos that investigators say were later used by the man who carried out the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. Jordan Derrick, 40, of Sweet Springs, Missouri, was arrested Tuesday morning on...
Crimestoppers renews call for tips in 1981 New Orleans Super Bowl homicide cold case
NEW ORLEANS — More than 40 years after Donald Faul was killed near the New Orleans Riverside Moon Walk during Super Bowl weekend, investigators are still hoping someone knows something that could help solve the case. Donald Faul was stabbed to death around 6 a.m. on Jan. 25, 1981,...
NOPD seeks information on 1981 homicide at French Quarter riverfront
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The NOPD and Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans will hold a media event on Tuesday in hopes of gaining more information that can assist in the investigation of a 1981 homicide incident. The event will take place at 1 p.m. at the Moonwalk riverfront park, along...
Ahead of murder trial, accused triggerman pleads guilty to orchestrating staged wrecks
NEW ORLEANS — Leon “Chunky” Parker sat shackled in an orange jumpsuit and answered directly when U.S. District Court Judge Wendy Vitter asked why he appeared before her Tuesday morning. “To take responsibility for the crimes I have admitted to,” he said. Vitter asked what crimes...
Riverfront Cold Case Back In NOLA Spotlight After Chilling Photo Drop
A photo published Tuesday by NOLA.com has pushed a long‑dormant New Orleans homicide back into the spotlight, drawing fresh attention to the 1981 fatal stabbing of Donald Faul on the riverfront Moonwalk at the foot of St. Peter and Decatur. The killing, which unfolded in the early hours of Jan. 25, 1981, is still liste
Gunfire On Chef Menteur As Man Shows Up Shot At Local Hospital
New Orleans police are digging into a shooting in the Desire neighborhood after a man showed up at a local hospital Monday with a gunshot wound. Detectives believe the incident started in the 4600 block of Chef Menteur Highway, although the exact scene is still being pinned down and details remain thin while the invest
Deanie’s Seafood employee pleads not guilty to stealing more than $40K from business
The Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office formally filed charges against a longtime employee of Deanie's Seafood who is accused of stealing more than $40,000 from the popular Bucktown restaurant. Cynthia Esquerre, 51, of Metairie, was charged with one count of felony theft, according to court records. She pleaded
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office conducting sweep of Orleans Justice Center
The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office is conducting a multi-agency security assessment and sweep of the Orleans Justice Center. According to OPSO, the operation is focused on detecting and removing contraband, assessing institutional security vulnerabilities, evaluating operational practices, and reinforcing safety measu
