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Bennie Ledet Jr.

Case from Lake-charles, LA dated Apr 19, 2015

Victim Details

Bennie Ledet Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Lake-charles

LA

2015-04-19

54

Bennie

Ledet Jr.

07/13/2026

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In Lake Charles, Louisiana, a verbal disagreement on an April evening in 2015 tragically escalated, ending the life of 54-year-old Bennie Ledet Jr. An African American man known in his community, Ledet's sudden and violent death on April 19, 2015, left many seeking answers and justice. The initial uncertainty surrounding the circumstances of his passing prompted a thorough investigation by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office.

As detectives delved into the case, it became clear that Lede ...
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