Two arrests have been made in connection to an October 20, 2024 homicide on Ina Claire Drive that took the life of 29-year-old Jaleel Marquis Guidry.
According to Opelousas Police PIO Joe Anderson, evidence gathered during the investigation led them to 23-year-old Gerard Jervaris Griffin Jr. as the primary suspect in Guidry's death.
Police also arrested Griffin's mother, 49-year-old Finecia Renee Draper, for allegedly interfering with the investigation.
Both suspects are in custody at the St. Landry Parish Jail.
Opelousas Police booked Griffin on a charge of first-degree murder. His mother, Draper, is being held in charge of obstruction of justice.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433.
