In an update to the murder of 18-year-old Elizabeth “Liz” Fontenot, 13th Judicial District Attorney Trent Brignac, Sheriff Eddie Soileau, Chief Deputy Richard Ortego and members of the Louisiana State Police Region Two detectives met with Fontenot’s family Monday, May 24.


Brignac said in the meeting it was confirmed Ordesto M. Toussaint, 34, charged with the second-degree murder of Fontenot, had admitted to law enforcement he murdered Fontenot. A grand jury has been called tentatively for Tuesday, July 6, to present this case. An arraignment will be held Thursday, July 8.


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