Elie Triplet

Murdered

Elie Triplet, aged 20, was killed on May 3, 2010, in New Orleans, Louisiana. This incident occurred during a particularly violent year for the city, which was struggling with a high homicide rate. At the time, New Orleans was often referred to as the "murder capital" of the United States among cities with populations above 250,000 people. In 2010, the city experienced 175 homicides, contributing to a rate of about 51 homicides per 100,000 people. Despite this grim statistic, the broader context ...Read More

Elie Triplett Obituary (2010) - New Orleans