In the quiet town of Marksville, Louisiana, a beloved 76-year-old Caucasian woman, Nellie Whitstine Rousseau, was tragically killed on July 6, 2024. The Avoyelles Parish 911 Communication Center received a call reporting a homicide at approximately 2:05 PM. When Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office deputies arrived at her home, they discovered that she had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
The subsequent investigation, conducted by the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office Detectives and the
Coroner's Office, quickly led to the identification of a suspect. The evidence pointed to her own grandson, 29-year-old Zachary Stephen Bullitt of Marksville. Authorities believe Bullitt was responsible for the murder of his grandmother.
Following the initial investigation, a 12th Judicial District Court Arrest Warrant was issued for Zachary Stephen Bullitt. He was taken into custody and has been charged with First-Degree Murder and Obstruction of Justice. As of the latest reports, Bullitt remains in custody with no bond set. The motive for this tragic event has not been released by law enforcement, and the investigation is still considered ongoing. The community has been deeply affected by the violent death of Nellie Rousseau, particularly given the familial relationship between the victim and the accused.
