Shawn Michael Pardon, 34, was found dead on October 24, 2019, in the 3000 block of Reidway Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A White man known for automobile body work and construction, he was originally from Oak Grove and is survived by his wife and children. His death was investigated as a homicide.

Police identified a suspect and arrested Brent Joseph Miller in connection with Pardon's killing. Miller was brought to trial on the charges and the jury heard the evidence against him. Court action followed the trial and Miller was convicted and sentenced for the murder of Shawn Michael Pardon.