Chad Verret, 34, was last seen in New Orleans East on April 9, 2024, and reported missing by the New Orleans Police Department on April 12. A week later, on April 19, an unresponsive adult male was found in an undeveloped area in the 15000 block of Chef Menteur Highway; New Orleans EMS pronounced the individual deceased. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Chad Verret on April 23. An autopsy determined the cause of death to be gunshot-related injuries, and the death was ruled a homicide.

The New Orleans Police Department Homicide Section is investigating and has asked the public for information. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. If anyone has information about Verret’s movements in New Orleans East in April 2024 or about the discovery on Chef Menteur Highway, please contact investigators.