Coroner’s office identifies body found in West Baton Rouge Parish as Houston man

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The West Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was found dead along a pipeline access road off of Lobdell Highway.

The coroner’s office confirmed Xavier Drake, 22, of Houston, Texas, was found around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4.

Officials also said that an autopsy was performed, and the cause of death is still pending.

The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office confirmed the Houston Police Department reported Drake missing. They said he was last seen on July 25, 2025…

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