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Lee Martin

Death by Force
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Lee Martin, a 53-year-old male from Metairie, Louisiana, was tragically shot and killed on May 5, 2018. Known affectionately as "Big Lee," Martin was a passionate LSU Tigers fan and the owner of Big Lee's Towing. His death was the result of an ongoing feud with his 78-year-old neighbor, Wayne Higgins. The dispute escalated when Martin sprayed Higgins' truck with a hose, leading to Higgins shooting Martin in the driveway of his home.

Following the incident, Higgins was arrested and charged ...Read More
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  • NOLA.com: Wayne Higgins, charged in killing of 'Big Lee' Martin in Metairie, out of jail on bail
  • NOLA.com: $500,000 bond for suspect in 'Big Lee' Martin killing
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    Victim Details

    Lee Martin

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Metairie

    LA

    2018-05-05

    53

    Lee

    Martin

    11/28/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Reading about Big Lee's tragic passing really got me thinking about the impact of neighborhood dispu... ...Read More
    10/04/2024
    Did anyone else catch the Sheriff’s Office statement about the surveillance footage? From what I h... ...Read More
    04/04/2024
    I've been following Big Lee's case for a while, and something that really stands out to me is the co... ...Read More
    12/13/2023
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