Baton Rouge police to provide update on search for missing teen at landfill

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Recovery efforts began Monday, July 13, for the body of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather.

Investigators believe the teenager was dumped at the North Landfill in East Baton Rouge Parish following his death.

The Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) announced it is holding a news conference at 3 p.m. to address the start of excavation at the landfill.

Six abandoned kittens found at landfill tied to Ja’Derrius Minnieweather case

According to Mayor Sid Edwards, the last few weeks have been used by search crews to narrow down a certain area…

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