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Suspect arrested in 2020 murder of Lawtell doctor

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LAWTELL, La. (KLFY) -- A man wanted in connection with the murder of a Lawtell man in 2020 has been arrested, authorities said. Desmond Demond Richard, 34, of Opelousas, is charged with the second degree murder of Dr. Joseph Vallian on Sept. 16, 2020. The victim's son, Leeland Bryce Valliere, of Carencro, and three others were previously arrested in connection with the crime. Vallian’s body was discovered after an investigation into an incident …

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Suspect arrested in 2020 murder of Lawtell doctor

LAWTELL, La. (KLFY) -- A man wanted in connection with the murder of a Lawtell man in 2020 has been arrested, authorities said. Desmond Demond Richard, 34, of Opelousas, is charged with the second degree murder of Dr. Joseph Vallian on Sept. 16, 2020. The victim's son, Leeland Bryce Valliere, of Carencro, and three others were previously arrested in connection with the crime. Vallian’s body was discovered after an investigation into an incident …

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KLFY broke the news in on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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