Podcast helps Louisiana police arrest 4 suspects in girl's 1982 murder
Summary
Louisiana police solved the 1982 murder of 16-year-old Roxanne Sharp with help from a podcast that renewed public interest and led to new witnesses. Four men were charged with rape and second-degree murder in connection to the case.Key Facts
- Roxanne Sharp was killed in the woods of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, in 1982.
- The case went unsolved for decades due to little evidence and few witnesses.
- A podcast called "Who Killed Roxanne Sharp?" aired last year, bringing new attention to the case.
- The podcast helped police receive important tips and find new witnesses.
- Four men, all in their 60s, have been charged with aggravated rape and second-degree murder.
- Two of the suspects were already in prison for other crimes; the other two were recently arrested.
- The suspects knew Roxanne and lived near where she was killed.
- The community and Sharp’s family hope the charges bring justice and closure.
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