In a tragic turn of events on an early October evening in Phoenix, Arizona, 11-month-old Ava Mouton, a female, lost her life in a violent domestic incident that also claimed her mother. The events unfolded on October 4, 2021, when Louis Mouton III, the child's father, arrived at the home of his estranged wife, 32-year-old Lanae Mouton.
Following a conversation about their relationship, Lanae went back inside her residence with their daughter, Ava.
Shortly after, Louis Mouton III forcibly entered the home by kicking in the door and began shooting. Lanae and Ava sought refuge in a bedroom closet, but he found them and fired multiple shots, striking them both. Both mother and child were transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead.
When police arrived at the scene near 83rd Avenue and Thomas Road, they found Louis Mouton III in the parking lot. He was taken into custody without incident. During questioning, he told investigators that 'spirits and aliens' had instructed him to commit the act. He also claimed to have a 'deal with a spirit.' After the shooting, he reportedly attempted to take his own life, but the handgun was out of ammunition.
Louis Mouton III was arrested and booked into jail. He is facing charges of first-degree murder and burglary. Court documents revealed a history of domestic issues between him and Lanae Mouton. In 2017, he was convicted of corporal injury to a spouse in California and was ordered to complete a domestic violence program. Lanae had filed for divorce and obtained a temporary restraining order against him in 2018.
