Megan Renee Goins, 30, was found unresponsive in a Duson, Louisiana, home in the 200 block of Stagecoach Lane on January 10, 2023, with what appeared to be a fatal gunshot wound. The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office quickly treated the case as a homicide, the parish’s first of the year. Family and friends remembered her for a big heart, her love for her two sons, her arts-and-crafts hobbies, and her studies in Cyber and Data Technology.

A suspect was identified and arrested three days later, on January 13, 2023: 36-year-old Corey Etienne of Duson was taken into custody in Breaux Bridge by Lafayette and St. Martin Parish deputies and charged with second-degree murder. Reports note Etienne had a substantial criminal history that included prior arrests for violent offenses.

If anyone knew Megan, saw activity around Stagecoach Lane on January 10, 2023, or has information about this case, please come forward to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.