On a tragic Friday in New Orleans, July 27, 2012, a mother, her son, and her daughter-in-law were found shot to death in a triple homicide in the 7th Ward. The victims were identified as 58-year-old Consuela Lewis, her 26-year-old son Kevin Lewis, and his 28-year-old wife, LaChandra Lewis. The African American family was discovered in the downstairs apartment of a two-story home in the 1900 block of Old Prieur Street.
The details surrounding the motive and the circumstances of the
shooting remain scarce in publicly available online sources. The case has been documented as a cold case, with the suspect or suspects still listed as unknown. There is no information available regarding any arrests made in connection with this devastating event that claimed the lives of three family members.
Kevin Lewis was the son of Consuela 'Connie' Lewis and Kevin Jenkins. He was the husband of LaChandra 'Pooh' Lewis. LaChandra Lewis was the wife of Kevin and the couple had children. The brutal killing of the three family members sent shockwaves through their community, leaving behind a painful and unresolved tragedy.
