In the cold of a December night in New Orleans, a young woman's life, full of promise, was violently extinguished. Breon Stewart, a 23-year-old female, was killed on December 16, 2015, in a brutal shooting in New Orleans East. Stewart, who was on the verge of graduating with a nursing degree, was not alone in her final moments. She was with her boyfriend, Lionel Delpit III, and was just weeks away from giving birth to their son.
The couple was discovered inside a Chrysler PT Cruiser
parked in a lot near the I-10 Service Road, both having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The attack, which occurred at approximately 9:57 PM, was described by investigators as a targeted act, not a random incident of violence. Tragically, their unborn son, who they planned to name Lionel Delpit IV, did not survive the assault. The violent end to three lives sent ripples of shock and grief through their community just days before Christmas.
In the wake of the triple homicide, law enforcement began an investigation into what was deemed a 'hideous crime.' Despite their belief that Stewart and Delpit were intentionally targeted, a clear motive for the killings remained elusive. The case garnered media attention, highlighting the persistent issue of violence in the city. Family and friends mourned the loss of a bright young woman who was the valedictorian of her high school and a loving expectant mother.
Years have passed since the tragic night that claimed the lives of Breon Stewart, Lionel Delpit III, and their unborn child. Despite appeals to the public for information and the profound loss felt by their families, no arrests have ever been made in connection with the murders. The case remains cold, a painful and unresolved chapter for a family and a city still seeking justice for a life cut devastatingly short.
