Teen’s Remains Found at Landfill | Lafayette Louisiana News

Lafayette Louisiana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 2m

Fifteen-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather’s remains were confirmed at the North Landfill after a six-week search through 4,000 tons of debris — DNA matched by LSU and state crime labs. Police had presumed death since June 20, but now, with clothing and forensic evidence aligning, they’ve arrested 51-year-old Maurice Parms on first-degree murder charges. Witnesses say Parms violently assaulted Ja’Derrius over his treatment of a teen friend, with surveillance showing him discarding items and cleaning his truck — bloodstains later found at the scene and in his vehicle. Parms now faces additional…