Ronald Landry, 55, of Boyce, Louisiana, was killed in a double homicide on the evening of Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He and 38-year-old Jeremy Swafford of Alexandria were found dead at a Simmons Street residence in Alexandria; authorities described both deaths as homicides.

The next night police arrested 46-year-old Rentis Austin of Alexandria in connection with the killings. Austin was charged with two counts of second-degree murder and with parole and probation violations; a judge set bail at $2 million. Reports note Austin had several prior bookings in the parish jail for charges including armed robbery and auto theft. The motive for the slayings has not been released.

If anyone knew Ronald Landry or has information about what happened on Simmons Street on June 19, please share what you know with investigators.