Although an arrest was made last month in the 2017 murder of Donna Arceneaux, a downtown Franklinton banner related to the murder isn't coming down soon.
The banner was put in place several years ago by Tucker Simmons, a Franklinton native whose podcast was credited by law enforcement with helping to draw attention and keep attention on the murder during the long time frame between when Ms Arceneaux was killed and when an arrest occurred. The murder happened in her Highway 16 home immediately south of Franklinton.
Scott Jordan was charged with second degree murder and he is currently being held on $2 million bond at the Washington Parish Jail.
Simmons said the banner resulted in information about the murder being received that allowed him to continue producing his podcast by providing that information to his viewers. He said he has decided to leave the banner up until Jordan's path through the judicial process is complete. As of now, Jordan has been charged, arraigned and indicted. The next step will be for his case to go to trial. A trial could take place later this year or even next year.
If Jordan is convicted, he will be facing a likely sentence of life in prison.
Simmons said that if Jordan is found guilty at a trial, the banner would be removed after the sentencing.
