Lloyd Patrick Vanderhorst, Sr., 70, was shot and killed during a home invasion at his New Orleans residence on January 20, 2020. A self-employed carpenter and a 1967 graduate of George Washington Carver High School, he was a father, grandfather to fourteen, and great-grandfather to six. Officers from the New Orleans Police Department Third District responded about 8:05 p.m. and EMS pronounced him dead at the scene.

Investigators developed a suspect after reports that the victim had received numerous threatening phone calls. Azemore Joseph, born July 4, 1985, was identified, an arrest warrant was obtained, and he was booked on a charge of second-degree murder on January 24, 2020. On the second day of his trial, he pleaded guilty to manslaughter on August 15, 2023.

If anyone knew Mr. Vanderhorst or has information about the events leading up to that evening, please share what you know.