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Man Arrested on First-Degree Murder Charge in Case of Missing Baton Rouge Teenager
Police say evidence links Maurice Parms to the teen’s death and disposal of the body, and the investigation has drawn a $10,000 reward.
- On Saturday, Baton Rouge Police arrested Maurice Parms, 51, on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of 15-year-old JaDerrius Minnieweather, whose body remains missing.
- Investigators stated the fatal conflict arose after Minnieweather confronted Parms over his treatment of a 16-year-old girl with whom Parms allegedly maintained an inappropriate relationship discovered during the disappearance investigation.
- Police reported bloodstains found near the scene and inside Parms' truck, while surveillance video captured a person matching his body type discarding a mask, gloves and a T-shirt.
- Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards praised citizens for providing information that led to the arrest, stating, "Without them, today may not have happened."
- Previously arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor, Parms is currently held at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the first-degree murder charge.
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51-year-old Baton Rouge man arrested as police suspect missing teen is dead
A 51-year-old Baton Rouge man was arrested on a count of first-degree murder Saturday in connection with the disappearance of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather, who is believed to be dead but whose body has not been found.
·Baton Rouge, United States
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KLFYMan arrested on first-degree murder charge in case of missing Baton Rouge teenager
Maurice Parms, 51, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance and death of 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather, who was last seen on June 5.
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