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Arrest made in 2022 double homicide on Ina Clare Drive

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OPELOUSAS, La. — The Opelousas Police Department has arrested an individual in connection with the December 1, 2022, double homicide on Ina Clare Drive that claimed the lives of 21-year-old Samijah Leday and 19-year-old Alexia Joubert.

According to Assistant Chief Mark Guidry, on November 14, 2022, Opelousas Police arrested Sadavion George, 18, for (2) counts of First Degree Murder and Illegal Use of a Weapon or Dangerous Instrumentalities.

George was already incarcerated when arrested regarding a separate investigation, authorities say.

George was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail.

To read KATC's previous coverage of this incident, click here.