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Darian Williams

Case from Ponchatoula, LA dated Apr 12, 2018

Victim Details

Darian Williams

Male

Black / African American

Ponchatoula

LA

2018-04-12

46

Darian

Williams

06/27/2026

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On the evening of April 12, 2018, Darian Williams, a 46-year-old Black man from Ponchatoula, Louisiana, was fatally shot. The incident, which authorities would later describe as a botched drug deal and robbery, cut short the life of the local resident.

The investigation into Williams's death led to the identification of suspects. Information from law enforcement indicated that pre-trial motions were set for individuals connected to the murder, suggesting progress in the legal proceedings. ...
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  • The Daily Star: Pre-trial motions set for suspects in two murders
  • NOLA.com: Ponchatoula man killed in botched drug deal, robbery, police say
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