On the evening of May 26, 2024, deputies in Pearl River, Louisiana, responded to a residence in the 67000 block of Slaughter Drive and found 74-year-old Douglas LaFrance dead on his front porch. An autopsy by the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide, concluding he had been fatally shot in the head.

Initial reports noted the circumstances were suspicious when deputies arrived around 5 p.m.The investigation identified a suspect close to home. Vincent LaFrance, the victim’s son, was arrested and booked on a charge of first-degree murder in connection with his father’s death. Court documents later indicate the fatal shooting occurred on May 25, 2024.

Does anyone have information about Douglas LaFrance, the household on Slaughter Drive, or events on May 25–26 that could help investigators?