Lonnie Scott, a 54-year-old African American male, was found shot to death inside his Port Arthur home on August 10, 2021. The Port Arthur Police Department responded to a call about suspicious activity in the 2200 block of 17th Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Scott's body inside his residence. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound.
The incident occurred around 9:28 PM, and a witness reported seeing a black male wearing a red and blue cap, gray hoodie, and blue jean shorts running through a neighbor's yard. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the case remains unsolved, and Scott's family continues to seek justice and closure.
In December 2022, Lace Skyler Christian, a 24-year-old woman from Port Arthur, was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury for the murder of Lonnie Scott. Christian had previously been indicted for the May 2022 shooting death of Russell Vernon Realdo. The indictment related to Scott's death was based on evidence linking Christian to the crime scene. The investigation revealed that Scott had been shot twice in the head at medium range inside his home. Christian's involvement in the case was further corroborated by a GPS tracking device she wore while out on bond for previous charges, which placed her at the scene of the crime at the estimated time of Scott's death.
Scott's family has been vocal about their desire for justice and closure. They held a balloon release on the one-year anniversary of his death to honor his memory and call for the perpetrator to come forward. Scott's sister emphasized that while the family does not harbor hatred towards the killer, they seek closure and justice for their loved one. The family has urged anyone with information about the crime to come forward and assist law enforcement in solving the case. Despite the indictment of Christian, the investigation into Scott's murder remains ongoing, and the family continues to hope for a resolution.
