BOUTTE, La. (WGNO) — Detectives have asked for the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for the death of a man who was found in a St. Charles Parish canal late last year.
On Wednesday, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies were still searching for answers related to the death of 31-year-old Ellington Lockett of Boutte. According to a previous report from the sheriff’s office, Lockett’s body was found in a drainage canal on Spruce Street back in December.
An autopsy later revealed Lockett died as a result of being stabbed. So far, the sheriff’s office has not yet identified a suspect in the homicide investigation.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Sergeant Thomas Plaisance or Detective Josh Deroche with the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 783-6807.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans by calling (504) 822-1111, 1-877-903-STOP, or clicking here to submit an online tip. Those who submit tips are not required to give their name and could receive up to a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
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