Two arrested in Texas in connection with Lafayette Parish homicide, car theft

Louisiana murder suspects caught in Dallas driving victim's stolen car

Dallas police arrested suspects connected to a Louisiana murder and carjacking at a local Motel 6 earlier this week.

Two arrested in Texas in connection with Lafayette Parish homicide, car theft

Jamie Santos Martinez and the juvenile suspect are being transported back to Lafayette Parish to be booked on charges of first-degree murder and theft of a motor vehicle, officials said.

Two suspects arrested in Texas in Lafayette Parish homicide, stolen vehicle case

A 19-year-old man and a juvenile were arrested in Lafayette Parish after a reported homicide and vehicle theft. Deputies found the victim’s stolen car and, with help from Texas authorities and tech support, caught the suspects. They face serious charges including first-degree murder. The investigation continues.