Body Found In Suitcase

"RAPIDES, LA - The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide that occurred Monday morning, March 22, in the Rapides Station area.

"Deputies believe Johnny C. Clark, 28, killed Thomas E. Evans, 28, early today at Evans’ residence in the 1500 block of River Road at Rapides Station and then put Evans' body in a suitcase, Sheriff Chuck F. Wagner said.

"Responding to a call about gunshots, deputies arrived at the scene just before dawn. They heard a gunshot near the house.

"Deputies searched the house and premises and found the suitcase with the body in it near the front porch. They found Clark’s body in the front yard, Wagner said. Clark apparently killed himself, officials said.

"The incident is under investigation, Wagner said.

"Clark had moved in with Evans and his girlfriend about two weeks ago, Sheriff’s Office Chief Herman Walters said.

"Evans and Clark had criminal histories, authorities said. Clark was imprisoned for drug and burglary charges."

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