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New Orleans Criminal Sheriff’s Department

Incident: Homicide Investigation

Date: January 30, 2024

Time: 02:00 am

Location: Spotted Cat Music Club, 623 Frenchmen St., French Quarter, New Orleans

Reporting Officer: Deputy Lucian Boudreaux

Badge No.: 972

Supervisor: Sheriff Grace Cooper

Incident Overview:

On January 30, 2024, at approximately 1:30 am, dispatch received a distress call reporting a possible homicide in the French Quarter. Responding to the call, I, Deputy Lucian Boudreaux, and my partner, Deputy Landry Parnell, proceeded to 623 Frenchmen St. in the historic district.

Upon arrival at the scene, the victim was identified as Madeline Thomas, a homeless 25-year-old woman. She was found in an alleyway adjacent to The Spotted Cat Music Club, lying lifeless with multiple stab wounds to the chest. The victim was pronounced dead on site by the attending medical examiner.

Preliminary Examination:

The crime scene was processed and cordoned off for evidence collection. Several pieces of evidence were recovered and found near the victim’s body. Additionally, nearby surveillance cameras are being reviewed for any potential footage related to the incident.

Witnesses and Suspects:

Initial inquiries among witnesses in the vicinity revealed a bustling environment in the French Quarter at the time of the incident. Several musicians, artists, and street performers were observed in the vicinity. Additionally, The Spotted Cat Music Club was at capacity with a holiday celebration for the employees of Landmark Consulting. Interviews are scheduled with these individuals to determine if any were witnesses to the event or possess information relevant to the case.

Pertinent Information:

The victim was a Hagar’s House women’s shelter resident on Canal Street.

Action Steps:

Review surveillance footage from the surrounding area.

Conduct interviews with witnesses and individuals present in the vicinity.

Coordinate with the forensics team to analyze evidence, particularly the recovered weapon.

Speak with the staff at Hagar’s House about the victim, retrieve any personal items, and contact relatives listed in the shelter files.

Conclusion:

The investigation into the murder of Madeline Thomas is ongoing. The New Orleans Criminal Sheriff’s Department is committed to pursuing all leads and uncovering the truth behind this crime. Additional resources are being deployed to assist in solving this case.

This report will be updated as new information becomes available.

Lucian Boudreaux

Deputy, New Orleans Criminal Sheriff’s Department

Note: This report is preliminary and subject to updates as the investigation progresses. All sensitive or confidential information regarding the ongoing investigation has been excluded from this report.