Iberville Sheriff pushes for more mental health resources after murder-suicide in Plaquemine
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Deputies with the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating an apparent murder-suicide late Monday afternoon.
The sheriff tells WAFB, deputies were asked to do a welfare check around 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 21 at a house on Charles Ory Drive in Plaquemine.
The street is located right off of LA 1148 or Choctaw Road, in the Stonesthrow Country Estates Neighborhood, near the Iberville and West Baton Rouge Parish line.
“We received a call from the family that said they haven’t been able to get in touch with their mom and dad, so we came out here and made entry into the home. And we found two deceased individuals, a man and a wife, and it seems to be a murder-suicide,” said Sheriff Brett Stassi.
The typically quiet neighborhood turned upside down, as crime scene tape surrounded the home while deputies investigated.
“You know, when have mental illness in some of these marriages, sometimes it comes to this, and it’s a shame,” said Sheriff Stassi.
The sheriff says the couple has been married for many years, but was having some ‘trouble.’
“They were married possibly 20 years. And you know, they said on days when the medicine was right, he was 100%. And the fluctuation with the medicine, always trying to chase the medicine,” said Sheriff Stassi.
One neighbor who did not want to be identified told WAFB, the couple has lived in the home for years. They were always very quiet and nice, never caused any trouble, and their hearts go out to the family at this time.
“We have way too many people with mental health conditions, and way too few places for them to get help. That’s the main story today,” said Sheriff Stassi.
No word yet on the identity of the victims, as this investigation is ongoing.
If you or someone you know needs help, The National Suicide Prevention Line is the national suicide hotline 800-273-8255.
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