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11-Year-Old Charged with Double Homicide of Former Louisiana Mayor and Daughter

Minden community in shock as police investigate motive behind tragic killings

  • Joe Cornelius Sr., 82, and his daughter, Keisha Miles, 31, were found dead with multiple gunshot wounds.
  • The suspect, an 11-year-old relative, confessed to the murders but showed no remorse.
  • Two firearms matching shell casings at the scene were recovered, and the boy is held on a $500,000 bond.
  • Police are still investigating the motive, with rumors suggesting a dispute over video games.
  • Cornelius was a well-known community figure, having served as interim mayor and city councilman.
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