In the quiet community of Calhoun, Louisiana, a devastating incident unfolded on January 28, 2015, leaving two people dead in what authorities would later rule a murder-suicide. The victims were identified as 57-year-old Dewanna Lisotta and her 53-year-old husband, Lawrence 'Larry' Lisotta.
The tragic event came to light when firefighters responded to a blaze at the couple's home. After extinguishing the fire, authorities discovered the bodies of Dewanna and Larry Lisotta inside the residence. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office immediately began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
As the investigation progressed, it was determined that both individuals had sustained injuries not related to the fire itself, leading investigators to conclude that a violent confrontation had occurred before the fire was set. The case was subsequently classified as a murder-suicide. However, specific details regarding the causes of death for each individual and the sequence of events leading to the fire have not been publicly detailed in the available online sources.
In the days that followed, the community mourned the loss of the couple. A joint memorial gathering was held to remember both Dewanna and Larry Lisotta, a testament to the life they had shared. Obituaries published for the couple confirmed their relationship and the tragic end to their lives. The investigation by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office concluded that the incident was contained to the two individuals, and as such, no arrests were made, and there were no outstanding suspects.
