Suspects in two Lafayette Parish homicides took plea deals in late 2023. Emmanuel Hebert, 32, of Lafayette, pleaded guilty Nov. 27 to charges of negligent homicide and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the August 21, 2021 death of 20-year-old Brianna Berard. Hebert was originally charged with manslaughter in the case by the 15th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.