Reynard Cennett, 35, was found dead in New Orleans City Park near a walking path on the 1000 block of Harrison Avenue in the early morning hours of February 22, 2025. A passerby discovered him and first responders arrived shortly after 7:00 a.m.; he was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound.

Cennett lived in Harvey, Louisiana, and at the time of his death was facing separate legal problems. In October 2024 he had been arrested on charges of malfeasance in office and sexual battery related to his work as a youth instructor at the Bridge City Center for youth; he was fired after that arrest and the matter was referred to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Department. The New Orleans Police Department led the homicide investigation into his death and identified a suspect.

On March 13, 2025, authorities arrested 21-year-old Mckenzie Fair, who was already in the Orleans Justice Center on unrelated charges, and booked her on second-degree murder in Cennett’s death. The motive remains under investigation. If anyone knew Cennett or has information about his movements in New Orleans on February 22, please share what you know.