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Raymond Laurent

Case from Gretna, LA dated Sep 10, 2016

Victim Details

Raymond Laurent

Male

White / Caucasian

Gretna

LA

2016-09-10

60

Raymond

Laurent

06/22/2026

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In the quiet community of Gretna, Louisiana, the life of 60-year-old Raymond Laurent, a White male, came to a tragic and violent end on September 10, 2016. His wife made the heartbreaking discovery, finding her husband's body in their home. An autopsy would later confirm that he had died from a gunshot wound. The initial shock and grief soon gave way to a swift-moving investigation that would unravel a story of betrayal and greed.

Suspicion quickly fell upon two individuals close to Laure ...
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  • NOLA.com: Stepson, girlfriend extradited to Jefferson Parish to face murder charge
  • WDSU: JPSO: Couple arrested in Picayune after man found shot to death in Terrytown home
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