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Lela Platt

Death by Force
Case Description
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Lela Platt, a 17-year-old female, tragically lost her life on February 1, 2020, in Spearsville, Louisiana. The incident occurred during an early Saturday morning domestic argument that escalated into a horrific murder-suicide. According to Union Parish Sheriff Dusty Gates, the altercation took place inside a residence in the Spearsville area of Union Parish. The shooter, identified as 48-year-old Christopher Colvin, used a 12-gauge shotgun to kill three individuals, including Lela Platt, before ...Read More
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  • https://www.myarklamiss.com/crime/four-people-dead-after-early-morning-domestic-argument-authorities-say/
  • thenewsstar.com: Four dead in Union Parish murder, suicide after domestic argument
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    Victim Details

    Lela Platt

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Spearsville

    LA

    2020-02-01

    17

    Lela

    Platt

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I recently came across this terribly sad case involving Lela Platt and others in Spearsville. While ... ...Read More
    07/29/2024
    Lela Platt's tragic death has shaken our community to its core. What hits me hard is thinking about ... ...Read More
    03/16/2024
    Does anyone else have any information about Lela Platt's involvement with the Spearsville community?... ...Read More
    11/12/2023
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