Violent Crime in Baton Rouge (2021)
Louisiana: The State We're In

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2021-12-17
Duration: 00:04:18
Subjects: Violent crimes | Homicide | Crime
Contributors:
- St. Cyr, Kara Host
- Paul, Murphy Speaker
- Moore, Hillar, III Interviewee
Description
This segment from the December 17, 2021, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Kara St. Cyr’s report on the increase in violent crime in Baton Rouge and around the state. She reports that there have been 141 homicides in Baton Rouge in 2021. Her report includes highlights of a press conference with Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul. She also interviews East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore III.