Wilbert Thibodeaux Case Update

The state is seeking the death penalty for a man accused of killing a Chitamacha Police officer.

Wilbert Thibodeaux is accused of killing officer Rick Riggenbach, and opening fire on two St. Mary Parish Sheriff Deputies in January. Thibodeaux is also accused of killing 79-year-old Eddie Lyons.

Lyons' body was found in his burned trailer. Police also believed Thibodeaux started the fire.