Wednesday, September 26 2012 6:04 AM EDT2012-09-26 10:04:23 GMT
Baton Rouge Police have arrested a man they believe shot and killed his pregnant girlfriend just before Noon on Tuesday in the 1700 block of Madison Avenue.More >>
Police arrested a man they believe shot and killed his pregnant girlfriend Tuesday. Investigators said she and her unborn child died at the hospital.More >>
Friday, July 27 2012 5:52 PM EDT2012-07-27 21:52:04 GMT
The Baton Rouge Police Department says a pregnant woman has been shot at least one time and she was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries.Police say she was sitting in her vehicle when she was shot.More >>
The Baton Rouge Police Department says a pregnant woman was shot twice Tuesday while sitting in her car on Bay Street in Baton Rouge. The suspect is believed to be her estranged husband; and today, June 19, is his 26th birthday.More >>
Friday, July 27 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-07-27 21:50:55 GMT
Frank Atkins was arrested Wednesday afternoon for allegedly shooting his estranged pregnant wife, Kayla Atkins. But one woman tells 9 News, Atkins should have been serving a murder charge and never haveMore >>
Frank Atkins was arrested Wednesday after being accused of shooting his estranged pregnant wife, Kayla Atkins. But one woman tells 9News, Atkins should have been serving a murder charge and never have been out.More >>
Friday, July 27 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-07-27 21:50:55 GMT
The man accused of shooting his pregnant wife several times in Baton Rouge Tuesday is now behind bars.Frank Atkins was arrested by U.S. Marshals Wednesday around 1 p.m. at an apartment complex on NorthMore >>
The man accused of shooting his pregnant wife several times in Baton Rouge Tuesday is now behind bars.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:12:52 GMT
A 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with second degree murder after his 5-year-old sister died Sunday. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Detectives say the boy admitted to practicing "WWE" moves on theMore >>
A 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with second degree murder after his 5-year-old sister died Sunday. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Detectives say the boy admitted to practicing "WWE" moves on the girl, even after she told him that she was in pain.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:10:44 GMT
WWL-TV reports there has been a possible explosion in Washington Parish early Tuesday morning. The station stated on its website officials are on their way to the town of Isabel to investigate. According toMore >>
There was a gas line explosion early Tuesday morning, according to Washington Parish Sheriff Randy Seal. The gas fire is out, but trees in the area are still burning. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:36:47 GMT
Louisiana State Police reports I-10 East is closed at Whiskey Bay on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge due to multiple crashes. Traffic on I-10 East is being diverted onto I-49 North.Drivers trying to get toMore >>
Louisiana State Police said I-10 East was closed for a while Tuesday morning due to multiple crashes near Whiskey Bay on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:18:50 GMT
A man accused of stealing air conditioners was arrested on theft and drug charges Monday. Johnny Williams Jr., 34, of Hammond, faces charges of felony theft and possession of marijuana. The Tangipahoa ParishMore >>
A man accused of stealing air conditioners was arrested on theft and drug charges Monday. Witnesses said they saw him take the units. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:37:41 GMT
Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help in finding a suspected rapist. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office reported Justo Venegas, 31, is wanted on a charge of forcible rape. Chief DeputyMore >>
Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help in finding a suspected rapist. He is wanted for forcible rape involving a girl. More >>
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -
A man charged in the death of his newborn baby and shooting his wife has been formally arraigned.
Frank Atkins faces a charge of second-degree murder in the death of the child.
Kayla Atkins was left paralyzed following the shooting that happened in June 2012.
According to her family, the baby died hours after being delivered.
District Court Judge Trudy White appointed Erin Mullen of the public defender's office to defend Atkins.
If convicted, he faces life in prison.
He has no bond in this case.
Atkins was originally arrested by U.S. Marshals several days after the shooting on Bay Street in Baton Rouge.
According to court records, Kayla Atkins filed for a temporary restraining order against her husband several days before she was shot.
Frank Atkins
