Raymond Laurent, a 60-year-old White man, was found dead in his Gretna, Louisiana, home on September 10, 2016, when his wife discovered his body. An autopsy determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound.

Investigators focused on two people close to Laurent: his stepson Merrill Plaisance Jr. and Plaisance’s girlfriend Mahia Sonnier. Authorities alleged the couple conspired to kill Laurent to gain access to his bank account. Both were located in Picayune, Mississippi, arrested and returned to Louisiana to face charges.

Merrill Plaisance Jr. was convicted of second-degree murder and received a mandatory life sentence. Mahia Sonnier pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

If anyone knew Raymond, his household, or saw suspicious activity around September 10, 2016, please share information.