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April 8, 2011

Woman Arrested for Murder in Tensas Parish

On April 8, 2011 at about 1:00 am, the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a shooting at the Highway 4 Bar in Tensas Parish. Tensas and Franklin Parish Deputies responded to the scene and discovered the body of Jody Ezell (w/m 50 yoa from Gilbert, LA) outside the bar.

Louisiana State Police Detectives and the Tensas Parish Sheriff's Office began a joint investigation. The Louisiana State Police Crime Lab also responded and processed the scene. The collaborative efforts of the agencies involved resulted in the arrest of Latisha R. Rashall (w/f 42 yoa, from Newellton, LA). Rashall was booked at the Tensas Detention Center for the Second Degree Murder of Jody Ezell.

The investigation is ongoing.



Contact Information,
Trooper First Class Mark Dennis
Louisiana State Police
Troop F Public Affairs
Office: (318)345-2810