New Special Unit for Murder Investigations

The Calcasieu sheriff held a news conference Friday morning on the triple murders at KK's Corner. The sheriff announced the formation of a special unit to investigate that case and other dated homicides.

Sheriff Beth Lundy said nothing to suggest there are any new breaks in the case. But she did issue a plea to the public for more information: Lundy was joined by family members of the murder victims at KK's Corner as she announced a special unit to investigate that case and others. Three investigators with extensive law enforcement experience and training will make up the unit: "The purpose of this special unit is to provide a new perspective by assigning fresh investigators to several cases in our community."

Lundy also made a plea for information that could help bring others to justice: "I'm pleading on behalf of the people of Calcasieu Parish and the families who are seated around me today, if anyone has any information in regards to this or any other violent crime in Calcasieu Parish, they need to contact the Calcasieu Parish sheriff's office."

Last year Thomas Frank Cisco was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. But authorities have never believed Cisco acted alone in the murders of Stacie Reeves, Marty Lebouef and Nicole Guidry. Most others whose names have surfaced are said to have alibis except for Chris Cabral. Last year the D-A said Cabral's alibi was not exactly airtight, but Lundy would not address what they've determined about Cabral: "Since the investigation is ongoing we're not able to comment on that at this time."

So far, one person has applied to receive reward money offered before they got Cisco. But the sheriff's in-house attorney Rob McCorquodale says the reward can not be released unless specific requirements are met: "Before the reward can be released it has to be determined that the crime is sufficiently drug related."

McCorquodale says the drug asset forfeiture funds earmarked for the $100-thousand dollar reward can only be used for prevention or prosecution of a drug crime. Other cases to be reviewed by the special unit include the Ellender murders and the death of tri-athlete Ken Wall, who was hit by a boat while swimming in Prien Lake.