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Katelyn Howard

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Oct 16, 2024

Victim Details

Katelyn Howard

Female

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2024-10-16

25

Katelyn

Howard

Yes

07/28/2026

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In a heart-wrenching turn of events, 25-year-old Katelyn Howard was found shot to death in the parking lot of the Georgetown of New Orleans Apartments on the evening of Wednesday, October 16, 2024. A neighbor discovered her unresponsive and, upon moving her slightly, found a bullet wound. Emergency services were called, but Howard was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation quickly zeroed in on 35-year-old Eric Gentris, the father of Howard's four-year-old daughter. A tumultuous a ...
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  • https://www.fox8live.com: Woman’s accused killer had a history of domestic violence
  • NOLA.com: Woman shot dead in Seabrook area of New Orleans identified by sources: 'A beautiful lady'
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