Taylor Broussard has been booked into the St. Landry Parish jail on charges of first degree murder, cruelty to juveniles and second degree battery, authorities said.
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Broussard and the baby’s mother, Kaylee Fontenot, are accused of severe neglect and physical abuse. Fontenot was taken into custody earlier.
An autopsy revealed extreme dehydration and malnourishment, broken rib bones, some showing signs of healing, and a severed lower spine, resulting in internal bleeding and ultimately, death, officials said.
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Officers said they responded to a medical emergency Oct. 25 in the 200 block of N. Liberty Street, where they found the infant girl not breathing. The child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kaylee fontenot (left) and taylor broussard.
Bond details were not released. The investigation remains ongoing, officials said.
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- The second of two parents accused of killing their 2-month-old baby girl has turned himself in to authorities. Taylor Broussard has been booked into the St. Landry Parish jail on charges of first-degree murder, cruelty to juveniles and second-degree battery, authorities said. Broussard and the baby's…
OPELOUSAS, LA. (KLFY) -- One suspect and are actively searching for another in connection with the death of a two-month-old infant which occurred on Saturday night, police said. Authorities have identified Kaylee Fontenot and Taylor Broussard as the suspects and parents of the infant. Policed said they have located and…
OPELOUSAS, LA (KLFY) – Two people were arrested in connection with the death of Awen Fontenot, which occurred in the 1200 block of Newman Street, police said. Police said they arrested Lorenza Fontenot and Joseph Sonnier. Lorenza Fontenot is charged with first degree murder, armed robbery and failure to seek…