Law and Order: Arrested for Murder, 7 Years Ago, Grant Parish, Louisiana
Source: The Colfax Chronicle, April, 18, 1920
Submitted to USGENWEB by:
Gaytha Thompson
540 May Drive Madison, Tn 37115
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ARRESTED FOR MURDER COMMITTED 7 YEARS AGO
Sheriff L. O. Clinton and deputies last week and this week have arrested and
jailed 5 men alleged to have been concerned in the killing of an old fisherman
by the name of Nathan Jolly who was killed on or about August 1913. The men
arrested are:
John Thomassee
Clement Thomassee
Gestan Fredieu
Narcisse Fredieu
Frank Antee
They will be given a preliminary examination at the Colfax Courthouse on
Saturday April 24th by Judge John A. Williams.
The old fisherman lived in a houseboat at the mouth of Nantchie Bayou and is
suppose to have been murdered for the purpose of robbery.