Body Found at Landfill Linked to Missing Teen | New Orleans News

Body believed to be that of missing teen Ja’Derrius Minnieweather found at landfill—DNA tests pending, but clothing matches what he wore when he vanished. Police had already presumed him dead, launching a massive search at the East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill. Fifty-one-year-old Maurice Parms arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly beating Ja’Derrius to death following a dispute involving a 16-year-old girl. Investigators say Parms disposed of the body and evidence. Authorities plan a news conference later today for more updates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5993054216b610da