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Crews search landfill for body of missing 15-year-old
By WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - The search for the body of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather is underway at a landfill, according to police in Louisiana.The search began July 13 at the Baton Rouge North Landfill. Police believe Minnieweather’s body may have ended up in the landfill after h...
Key takeaway The suspect, 51-year-old Maurice Parms, is not cooperating with police, investigators said.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The search for Ja'Derrius Minnieweather's body in a Louisiana landfill is a grim reminder that Nashville 's own efforts to prevent and investigate violent crimes must remain vigilant. While this case is unfolding in another state, its details are a stark illustration of the complexities that law enforcement can face in tracking down evidence and suspects. In Nashville, community relationships with law enforcement are crucial in preventing such tragedies, and initiatives that foster trust and cooperation between residents and police can help prevent disputes from escalating into violence. The challenges posed by the landfill search, including heat and airspace restrictions, also underscore the importance of interagency cooperation and planning in large-scale investigations, a lesson that can be applied to Nashville's own public safety strategies. As the people of Nashville follow this case, they may consider how local programs and services can support youth and help de-escalate conflicts, potentially preventing similar tragedies from occurring in their own community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - The search for the body of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather is underway at a landfill, according to police in Louisiana.The search began July 13 at the Baton Rouge North Landfill. Police believe Minnieweather’s body may have ended up in the landfill after h...
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