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Tony Fontenot

Case from Thibodaux, LA dated Nov 27, 2017

Victim Details

Tony Fontenot

Male

White / Caucasian

Thibodaux

LA

2017-11-27

59

Tony

Fontenot

07/06/2026

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In the quiet town of Thibodaux, Louisiana, the community was shaken by the unexpected death of a local personality. Tony Fontenot, a 59-year-old male, known to many as the host of the 'Castin' Cajun' television fishing show, passed away on November 27, 2017. His familiar face and passion for the outdoors had made him a welcome presence in many homes throughout the region.

The circumstances surrounding his death were tragic and left many in disbelief. Fontenot was found in a public restroo ...
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  • Daily Comet: Police: Local fishing TV show host dead by suicide
  • Police: Local fishing TV show host dead by suicide - Houma Today
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    Has anyone else been feeling unsettled by Tony Fontenot's passing? I remember watching "Castin' Caju... ...Read More
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