On a tragic day in Spearsville, Louisiana, 17-year-old Lela Savannah Platt, a female, lost her life in a horrific act of violence. The events of February 1, 2020, unfolded from a domestic argument that escalated into a quadruple homicide before the suspect took his own life.
The perpetrator was identified as Casey Colvin. Following a domestic dispute, Colvin went on a shooting rampage, killing Lela Platt and two other individuals, Billie Beaird, age 18, and Casey Colvin, age 40.
After the killings, Colvin then turned the gun on himself, ending his own life. The Union Parish Sheriff's Office responded to the scene, where they discovered the four deceased individuals.
Lela Platt was born on June 7, 2002. Remembered as a talented and beautiful individual, she had a passion for the arts, including clogging, drawing, makeup artistry, and playing the piano. Her untimely death left her family and community devastated. A memorial service was held to honor her memory.
The investigation into the tragic incident confirmed that the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide stemming from the initial domestic dispute. As the perpetrator died at the scene, no arrests were made in connection with the murders of Lela Platt, Billie Beaird, and the other victim.
