Opelousas parents charged with murder of 2-month-old infant

OPELOUSAS, LA. (KLFY) — One suspect and are actively searching for another in connection with the death of a two-month-old infant which occurred on Saturday, police said.

Authorities have identified Kaylee Fontenot and Taylor Broussard as the suspects and parents of the infant. Policed said they have located and arrested Fontenot, who is now in custody. Taylor Broussard remains at large, and investigators are actively searching for him. He is considered wanted on the charges listed below.

Arrest warrants were obtained for both parents on the following charges:

  • First Degree Murder
  • Cruelty to Juveniles
  • Second Degree Battery

Officers said they responded to a medical emergency in the 200 block of N. Liberty Street, where they found the infant girl not breathing on Saturday night. Officers immediately began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived; however the child was pronounced dead at the scene…

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