Coverage dated September 2, 2024

11-year-old boy confesses to killing former mayor of a small Louisiana town and his daughter

Headline from KVIA El Paso

By Chris Boyette and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — An 11-year-old boy has admitted to police he fatally shot the former interim mayor of a small Louisiana town and his adult daughter, authorities said. The child was arrested Sunday afternoon after admitting to killing Joe Cornelius Sr.

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KVIA El Paso
11-year-old boy confesses to killing former mayor of a small Louisiana town and his daughter (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Sep 2, 2024
KVIA El Paso's feed description
By Chris Boyette and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — An 11-year-old boy has admitted to police he fatally shot the former interim mayor of a small Louisiana town and his adult daughter, authorities said. The child was arrested Sunday afternoon after admitting to killing Joe Cornelius Sr.
NBC4 Washington
10-year-old boy in custody accused of killing former Louisiana mayor and his daughter (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Sep 2, 2024
NBC4 Washington's feed description
A 10-year-old boy is in custody after he confessed to fatally shooting a former Louisiana mayor and his adult daughter, a police official said Monday.
New York Post
Boy, 10, allegedly confessed to killing former La. mayor and his daughter (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 2, 2024
New York Post's feed description
A 10-year-old boy is in custody after he confessed to fatally shooting a one-time Louisiana mayor and his adult daughter, police said.
Fox News
Louisiana boy, 10, arrested in double homicide of former mayor, his daughter (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 2, 2024
Fox News's feed description
A 10-year-old boy from Minden, Louisiana, was arrested in connection with the killings of Joe Cornelius Sr., 82, and his daughter, 31-year-old Keisha Miles.
KEYT Santa Barbara
11-year-old boy tells police he killed the former mayor of a small Louisiana town and his daughter (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Sep 2, 2024
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
By Chris Boyette and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — An 11-year-old boy has admitted to police he fatally shot the former interim mayor of a small
NBC News
10-year-old boy confessed to killing former Louisiana mayor and his daughter, police say (opens NBC News)
Published Sep 2, 2024
NBC News's feed description
A 10-year-old boy is in custody after he confessed to fatally shooting a former Louisiana mayor and his adult daughter, a police official said Monday.
The Guardian
Boy, 10, fatally shot 82-year-old former mayor of Louisiana town, police say (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 2, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Boy admitted to investigators that he shot and killed Joe Cornelius Sr and his daughter, Keisha Miles
CBS News
11-year-old boy shoots, kills former Louisiana town mayor and his daughter, police say (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 2, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Officials haven't said how the boy, who is in custody, was related to the victims.
The Daily Caller
‘Our City Is In Shock’: 10-Year-Old Accused Of Fatally Shooting Former Mayor (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Sep 2, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
Police in Louisiana arrested a 10-year-old boy who allegedly confessed to fatally shooting a former mayor and his daughter, NBC News reported Tuesday.
CBS News
10-year-old boy shoots, kills former Louisiana town mayor and his daughter, police say (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 2, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Officials haven't said how the boy, who is in custody, was related to the victims.

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