Patrol deputies responded to a report of a civilian finding what they believed to be human skeletal remains in a burned out trailer on Lynn Road in Wardville on Wednesday, April 23, at approximately 4:30pm.
Deputies, along with Sheriff’s detectives and Crime Scene Unit, responded to secure the scene, awaiting investigators from the Louisiana State Fire Marshals Office arrive.
At this time, Sheriff’s detectives have the lead in this investigation and the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office will be providing assistance.
If anyone has any information on this investigation, they are asked to contact Detective Matt Dauzat, Criminal Investigations Division, Tioga Substation at 318-641-6000.