In the summer of 2012, the life of 15-year-old Allard Winfield Jr. was tragically cut short. A student at John Ehret High School, the young man was reported missing for several days before his body was discovered on Friday, July 20, 2012. The grim discovery was made in a wooded area near homes in the 1200 block of Robinson Avenue in Marrero, a suburb of New Orleans.
An autopsy revealed that Allard, a male, had been fatally shot.
The manner of his death led the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office to classify the case as a homicide. Despite the passage of time, the investigation into his killing has not led to a publicly announced resolution. Information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with his death has not been made available in the public domain.
The case of Allard Winfield Jr. is listed as an open case with Crimestoppers, indicating that law enforcement is still seeking information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for his death. His untimely passing remains an unsolved tragedy, leaving a void in the lives of his family and friends.
