On a Sunday morning in Holden, Louisiana, the life of Randy Favaron, a 39-year-old Caucasian male, was cut short. On November 12, 2017, a verbal dispute escalated into a fatal encounter, leaving the community in shock. Favaron was shot in the torso and, despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, he was pronounced dead.
The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office responded to the call on Lakeview Drive shortly after 10 a.m. and their investigation quickly led to a suspect.
James Smith III, a 39-year-old man from Baton Rouge, was identified and taken into custody. The initial investigation suggested that the shooting was preceded by a heated argument between Smith and Favaron.
Following his arrest, James Smith III was booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center. He faced serious charges, including one count of second-degree murder for the death of Randy Favaron. In addition to the murder charge, Smith was also charged with illegal possession of a firearm by a felon, indicating a prior criminal record. While the initial arrest and charges were reported, further details regarding the progression of the case, including any trial, conviction, or sentencing, are not available in online sources.
