Remains of Missing Teen Ja’Derrius Minnieweather Recovered in Baton Rouge
The remains of a missing 15-year-old, Ja'Derrius Minnieweather, who disappeared on June 5 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, have been recovered from the East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill. DNA testing is pending, but clothing found with the body matches what…
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The remains of Ja’Derrius Minnieweather, a 15-year-old who was reported missing on June 5 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, have been recovered. The discovery was made at the East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill.
While DNA testing is pending, officials stated that clothing found with the recovered remains matches the attire Ja’Derrius was last seen wearing. The timeline of his disappearance and the subsequent discovery of his remains are under investigation.
In connection with the case, Maurice Parms has been taken into custody. Parms is facing a charge of first-degree murder related to the death of Ja’Derrius Minnieweather. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the arrest and the ongoing investigation have not been publicly released.
Story summarized from the original created by WAFB News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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