An 18-year-old man, JaMorius Mitchell, was found dead in a sugarcane field near Addis, Louisiana, on December 18, 2024, six days after he was reported missing from Plaquemine. A farmer investigating an unusual fire on Sid Richardson Road discovered his body concealed in a drainage ditch beneath the cane; the body was badly burned. An autopsy found two gunshot wounds.

JaMorius had last been seen on December 12, and his family reported him missing when he failed to stay in touch. Authorities say the homicide investigation developed quickly; the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office announced arrests of three people. Eighteen-year-old Tyler Davis was identified as the primary suspect and accused of shooting Mitchell twice from behind with an AR-15 style pistol. Two others arrested were 23-year-old Devonte Johnson and 18-year-old Sterling Powell. Investigators say a dispute over a cellphone preceded the shooting and that the suspects allegedly dragged and concealed the body, then returned and set the field on fire.

A GoFundMe was set up to help the family with funeral expenses. If anyone has information about JaMorius or the events of December 12–18, please come forward.