Lucien Bazley, 50, of Marrero, was sentenced to 60 years in prison after being declared a habitual offender following his conviction for the manslaughter of Wayne Martin in October. The fatal shooting occurred on September 25, 2022, in an auto parts store parking lot, and Bazley, who was on parole for a 2008 cocaine conviction, was also barred from possessing firearms, according to the Jefferson Parish District Attorney.
Bazley initially faced a mistrial in June 2025 for the murder charge, but was found guilty of illegal firearm possession, receiving a 20-year sentence. In a retrial, a jury convicted him of manslaughter, with the case highlighting his sustained criminal history and the deadly events surrounding Martin’s 30th birthday celebration, as reported by the Jefferson Parish District Attorney…