Jordan Richard LaDue, 30, of Troup, Texas, was shot and killed on July 14, 2016. The shooting followed an argument at a house in the 1100 block of North Noble Street. LaDue was later found by police in the 200 block of West Duval and pronounced dead; investigators determined he was not shot where he was found.

Authorities arrested several people in connection with the case. Tammy Lynn Dilbeck, 34, was charged with capital murder by terroristic threat and accused of shooting LaDue during an attempted robbery. Joshua Adam Scales, 29, was also charged with capital murder by terroristic threat. Jana Lang, Casey Luna, and Ralph Paul Pressley were arrested on related charges: Lang for tampering with physical evidence, Luna for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and Pressley for unlawful possession of a firearm.

LaDue was described as well liked in his community and active outdoors, enjoying fishing and boxing. The investigation remained ongoing as law enforcement continued to gather evidence and pursue leads. Did anyone in Troup have information about LaDue’s movements that night or the argument on North Noble Street?