Caddo Parish D.A's Office: Caddo Grand Jury Returns Murder And Rape Indictments

Press release from the Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office:

Sep 30, 2021

The Caddo Parish Grand Jury of Caddo Parish returned seven indictments on September 30, 2021. Four of the indictments were placed under seal due to the nature of the charges against the accused.

Jhdarian Martin of Shreveport, 17, and Tramaine Mandigo, 18, were indicted for second-degree murder in connection with the May 18, 2021 slaying of Zyon Adams, 22. They also were indicted for attempted second-degree murder in connection with attacks on Rosalind McKnight and a 17-year-old victim identified only as “M.M.” and for aggravated criminal damage to property. Jhdarian Martin was indicted separately for second-degree murder in connection with the May 28, 2021 slaying of Carlos Daniels Jr., 16. No photos of the accused were available.

Benjamin Devonte Franklin of Shreveport, 23, was indicted for second-degree murder in connection with the June 4, 2021 slaying of Shameika D. Robison, 28.

Charles W. Clayton of Waskom, Texas, 64, was indicted for aggravated rape and molestation of a juvenile. This indictment was issued under seal.

Parrish Lynn Bernard of Shreveport, 50, was indicted for first-degree rape. This indictment was issued under seal.

Justin Wayne Medlin of Bossier City, 29, was also indicted for first-degree rape. This indictment was issued under seal.

Jeremy Walker of Shreveport, 35, was indicted on two counts of first-degree rape. This indictment was issued under seal.

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