Man Arrested in Memphis After Allegedly Transporting Deceased Woman
A man was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, after allegedly shooting a woman in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and then driving for over five hours with her deceased body in the passenger seat of his vehicle.
St. Louis, MO, August 15, 2026 —
A man has been arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, in connection with a fatal incident that occurred in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Authorities allege the man drove for more than five hours with the body of a deceased woman in his vehicle’s passenger seat.
The man was taken into custody in Memphis. The alleged crime is reported to have taken place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The timeframe of the alleged transport is stated to be over five hours.
Details regarding the sequence of events leading to the woman’s death, the identity of the man or the victim, and the specific circumstances of the arrest were not immediately available. Law enforcement agencies from both Louisiana and Tennessee are expected to provide further information as the investigation progresses.
This is an ongoing investigation, and additional information will be reported as it becomes public.
Story summarized from the original created by WAFB News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
