Maurice Parms

Crews are searching the Baton Rouge North Landfill for the body of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather, who was killed. The suspect, Maurice Parms, faces first-degree murder charges and is not cooperating with police. The search faces challenges including extreme heat and potential rain.

Crews are searching the Baton Rouge North Landfill for the body of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather, who was killed. The suspect, Maurice Parms, faces first-degree murder charges and is not cooperating with police. The search is challenging due to heat, rain, and the landfill's size, with the FBI assisting local authorities.

A 51-year-old man is accused of beating a missing 15-year-old boy to death in Louisiana, with police citing evidence including bloodstains and surveillance footage linking the suspect to the crime. The victim was last seen in Baton Rouge on June 5, and the suspect had prior charges related to inappropriate behavior with juveniles.

A 51-year-old man, Maurice Parms, is accused of beating a missing 15-year-old boy, Ja’Derrius Minnieweather, to death in Louisiana. Police allege Parms disposed of the body and attempted to hide evidence, including bloodstains and items like a mask and gloves, after a confrontation over his interaction with a 16-year-old girl. Parms had prior arrests for indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor linked to the same investigation.

Maurice Parms, 50, was arrested on June 10 for indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor after an investigation into a missing 15-year-old revealed he sent the girl cash payments and communicated with her via a messaging app.