Lark Starnes, Clois Blackledge : “Man found dead in Bogalusa, suspect arrested in shocking crime”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Bogalusa homicide suspect arrested
2. Bogalusa murder investigation update

A man was discovered dead behind his residence in Bogalusa, Louisiana. 62-year-old Lark Starnes was identified as the victim, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Clois Clifton Blackledge III was named a person of interest, with his motorcycle found at a local boat launch. Despite an extensive search, Blackledge eluded authorities until he was located near Highway 21. He was apprehended for questioning and subsequently charged with second-degree murder and obstruction of justice. The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office. Stay updated on this developing story by subscribing to the Fox 8 YouTube channel.

Tragic Discovery in Bogalusa, Louisiana

In a small town in Louisiana, a tragic discovery shook the community when a man was found dead behind his home on the 1200 block of South Choctaw Road near Bogalusa at 8:15 a.m. on Friday (July 5). The victim, identified as 62-year-old Lark Starnes, had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, leaving residents in shock and disbelief.

Person of Interest Identified

As Washington Parish deputies arrived at the scene, they quickly identified Clois Clifton Blackledge III as a person of interest in the case. Blackledge’s Honda motorcycle was found at Poole’s Bluff boat launch in Bogalusa around 6:30 p.m. on the same day. Despite an extensive search and following several leads, Blackledge remained elusive, keeping law enforcement officials on high alert.

Major Breakthrough in the Investigation

The following day, investigators resumed their search at Poole’s Bluff boat launch with the assistance of the Louisiana State Police Unmanned Aircraft Systems team. Reports of a man matching Blackledge’s description walking down Highway 21 led the UAS team to locate him at the intersection of Highway 21 and Mitchell Road. Blackledge was swiftly taken into custody by Washington Parish deputies for questioning, marking a major breakthrough in the investigation.

Arrest and Charges

Following intense interrogation, Blackledge was arrested and booked with second-degree murder and obstruction of justice. The investigation into the motive behind the crime and any possible accomplices is still ongoing, as authorities work tirelessly to bring justice to the victim and his family.

Appeal for Information

As the community tries to come to terms with this senseless act of violence, the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information about the incident to come forward. They can contact the Sheriff’s Office at (985) 839-3434 or Crime Stoppers at (504) 822-1111 to provide any valuable leads that could aid in the investigation.

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