The Caddo Parish Grand Jury returned five indictments, four for second-degree murder and associated crimes, in its session ending Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Kevin Lamone Hunter, 21, of Shreveport, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the July 28, 2023 slaying of Jotrevius Hawthorne. Mr. Hawthorne was shot several times following a party on Ridgeway Avenue. The case is docket No. 397205.
Brandon Devon Merritt, 27, of Shreveport, is charged with second-degree murder and attempted second degree murder in connection with the September 2, 2023 slaying of Lajah Small and the attempted slaying of John Boone. Ms. Small, 26, was shot outside a nightclub on Mansfield Road. The case is docket No. 397432.
Jadaveun Devon Dillard, 19, of Oil City, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the September 10, 2023 slaying of C’Aundre Anderson and the attempted second-degree murder of Cuviondrick Anderson. C’Aundre Anderson, 21, of Vivian, was shot outside his residence. The case is docket No. 397506.
Richard Refund Spencer, 55, of Minden, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the August 16, 2023 slaying of Michelle Wells. Ms. Wells, 53, was shot multiple times in the course of a domestic dispute. The case is docket No. 397087.
The fifth indictment is a secret indictment, with no further details available at this time.
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