In the late hours of a Sunday evening in Lake Charles, Louisiana, a residence on East Gauthier Road became the scene of a fatal encounter. On August 9, 2020, 37-year-old Marc A. Frazier was found deceased inside his home by deputies from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, who had been dispatched around 10:30 p.m. in response to a report of a possible homicide.
The grim discovery marked the end of a life and the beginning of a complex investigation into the violent events that had transpired.
Investigators learned that Frazier was not alone when the violence erupted. Another man had been present in the residence and managed to escape the gunfire that claimed Frazier's life. This individual fled to a nearby home to summon help, his survival providing a crucial witness to the tragic events. Through the course of their initial investigation, detectives were able to identify a suspect believed to be responsible for Frazier's death.
The investigation led to the arrest of Britney E. Pousson, a 30-year-old resident of Lake Charles. She was taken into custody and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center. Pousson faced a series of serious charges, including second-degree murder in connection with the death of Marc A. Frazier. Additionally, she was charged with attempted second-degree murder, stemming from the presence of the other man who escaped, and home invasion. The Calcasieu Coroner's Office was tasked with determining the official cause of death.
