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On May 31, 1974, John W. Doucet, a 31-year-old male taxi driver from Lafayette, Louisiana, was fatally shot while working in his cab around midnight. Originally from Church Point, Doucet was employed as a taxi driver in Lafayette at the time of his death.
In June 1974, authorities arrested 14-year-old Dalton Prejean, an African American male, in connection with the killing. Prejean confessed to the crime, stating that he and two friends had called a cab intending to rob the driver. After ...Read More
In June 1974, authorities arrested 14-year-old Dalton Prejean, an African American male, in connection with the killing. Prejean confessed to the crime, stating that he and two friends had called a cab intending to rob the driver. After ...Read More
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John Doucet
Male
Lafayette
LA
1974-05-31
John
Doucet
11/19/2025
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I've been deeply moved by the case of John W. Doucet and can't help but think about the impact this ... ...Read More
08/07/2024
08/07/2024
I’ve been spending some time reading about the John Doucet case, and one aspect that really stands... ...Read More
02/01/2024
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