What began as a call about a pedestrian struck on the old Mississippi River Bridge on the evening of February 13, 2025, quickly unraveled into a complex homicide investigation. The victim was identified as 41-year-old Gerard Nicholas Richard of Baton Rouge. Authorities arriving at the scene discovered Richard's body had been roped and taped, suggesting an attempt to dispose of his remains by throwing him from the bridge. However, the attempt was unsuccessful, and his body was left on the bridge
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