Body of Woman Found in Trash Can in Opelousas, Son Arrested

Body of woman found in trash can in Opelousas, son arrested

According to the Opelousas Police Department, they responded to a call on June 22 in the 900 block of Park Circle after a man admitted to killing his mother and placing her body in a trash can.

Opelousas police investigating death in Park Circle

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- The Opelousas Police Department is investigating a death that occurred in the 900 block of Park Circle. According to officials at this time, details are limited as the investigation remains active and ongoing. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Opelousas Police Department or Crime Stoppers. Close Thanks f…

Body found in trash on Park Circle in Opelousas, witnesses say

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — The Opelousas Police Department reported it has launched an investigation into a suspicious death on Park Circle, but didn’t give any additional details. Witnesses said a body was found in the trash on Sunday, June…

UPDATE: Son arrested in mother's slaying

Opelousas Police say the man allegedly admitted to injecting his mother with meth, beating her to death and stuffing her body in a trash can at a Park Circle home.