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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: |
September 26, 2008 |
Mark A. Gunnoe, Deputy U.S. Marshal
Public Affairs Officer (504)589-3156 |
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Crescent Star Fugitive Task Force (CSFTF)
Arrests Famous
New Orleans Restaurateur Murder Suspect |
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On September 25, 2008, the Crescent Star
Fugitive Task Force arrested Bryant Boudin at 3204 Potomac Street, New
Orleans, LA. Boudin was booked for the murder of Betsy McDaniel, owner of
the popular Betsy’s Pancake House in Mid-City. He was charged with second
degree murder and aggravated battery. Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office
detectives allege that Boudin, 27, brutally beat McDaniel, 72, in her
Marrero home on Memorial Day of this year. She died a few days later from
her injuries at West Jefferson Medical Center. Her death prompted an
outpouring of sympathy and donations from the public to find the killer.
Early in the investigation, Jefferson Parish authorities requested support
from the U. S. Marshals sponsored Crescent Star Fugitive task force for
assistance. Hundreds of man hours were spent working the case since that
time. Boudoin was booked with first-degree murder and was taken to Central
Lockup at the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. |
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