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Teen’s Body Found in Landfill | Salt Lake City News
The body of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather, missing since June 5th, was found in a Baton Rouge landfill—confirmed by DNA—and tied to 51-year-old Maurice Parms, arrested for first-degree murder. Authorities believe he killed Ja’Derrius during a confrontation over his alleged inappropriate behavior toward Ja’Derrius’s 16-year-old friend. Parms now faces additional charges including rape and child trafficking, held on a $600K bond. The search was intense, sifting through 4,000+ cubic yards of trash—equivalent to 3,500 tons—as teams ramped up processing to uncover the truth. Listen in…
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