“Boyfriend Arrested in Connection to Death of Billie Ann Blakely in Slidell”

St. Tammany deputies have arrested Vernon Kenneth Lee, the boyfriend of a woman found dead in Slidell last month. The remains of Billie Ann Blakely were discovered in a wooded area two days after she was reported missing. Lee has been charged with second-degree murder. The investigation included travel to North Carolina, Alabama, and New Orleans to gather evidence. Sheriff Randy Smith commended the detectives for their hard work and expressed gratitude for bringing closure to Blakely’s family. https://www.fox8live.com reported

The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday the arrest of Vernon Kenneth Lee, the boyfriend of Billie Ann Blakely, in connection to her death. Blakely’s remains were discovered in a wooded area near Slidell, Louisiana, two days after she was reported missing on June 26.

Investigators had been told that Blakely was last seen alive near Tyler Drive and Kisatchie Drive. The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office worked tirelessly, traveling to different states such as North Carolina, Alabama, and New Orleans, to gather information and evidence related to the case.

Lee, a 59-year-old man with an established address in North Carolina, was known to live a transient lifestyle and had been staying with Blakely in the Slidell area. The detectives involved in the case worked long hours and interviewed numerous people to gather the necessary evidence needed to make an arrest.

Sheriff Randy Smith expressed his appreciation for the detectives’ hard work, stating, “I applaud and thank the detectives who worked long hours, traveled to different states, and interviewed numerous people to get the necessary evidence needed to make an arrest in this case and in the process bringing closure to Ms. Blakley’s family.”

The arrest of Lee brings some closure to Blakley’s family, who have been grieving the loss of their loved one. It is a tragic and heartbreaking situation, but the arrest provides hope that justice will be served.

As the investigation continues, the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with additional information related to the case to come forward. The arrest of Lee is a significant step towards finding answers and holding those responsible accountable for Blakely’s death..

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