In the early hours of January 18, 2023, the quiet of Crossover Road in Independence, Louisiana, was shattered by the sound of gunshots. When deputies from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrived, they found 41-year-old Jason Addison, a male resident of Independence, lying motionless on the ground with a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries the following day, on January 19, 2023.
The investigation into Addison's death led to the swift
arrest of five individuals. Mickey Bicknell, 36, was identified as a primary suspect and charged with second-degree murder and failure to seek assistance. Also taken into custody were 34-year-old Jenavive Bicknell, 31-year-old Dylan Sullivan, 35-year-old Cody Reid, and 23-year-old Raven Starkey. The four were charged with being principals to second-degree murder and failure to seek assistance.
Following the arrests, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office indicated that the investigation was ongoing and encouraged anyone with further information to come forward. Chief Jimmy Travis urged the public to contact the sheriff's office or Crimestoppers of Tangipahoa to report any details that might be pertinent to the case. The events that transpired after the initial arrests, including details of any trials or convictions, have not been made publicly available in online sources.
