John Brown

Murdered
Case Description
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John Brown, a 79-year-old resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was found dead on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home located in the 12200 block of Leonidas Drive. He was discovered lying on the kitchen floor around 8:52 PM, having been shot twice, including a gunshot to the head.

The investigation led by the Baton Rouge Police Department revealed that the killing was likely motivated by financial reasons. Surveillance video played a crucial role in identifying the suspect. The foota ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Brown

    Male

    Black / African American

    Baton-rouge

    LA

    2023-09-09

    79

    John

    Brown

    Yes

    12/12/2024

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    I'm curious if anyone has any theories regarding the murder of John. Feel free to share any thoughts... ...Read More
    10/18/2024
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