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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 9:55:15 GMT -5
Ok here we go, finally an actual address for Lisa Pate: 6/19/1999 in Saint Landry Parish - Date of Car AccidentPate’s remains were discovered Sept. 21, 1999, under some boards behind a home at 2290 Brigman Highway near Church Point in rural Acadia Parish, according to news reports at the time and an Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office incident report. She had been missing for several months. The indictment on Wednesday listed the date of her killing as July 3, 1999. theadvocate.com/news/3390194-123/acadia-grand-jury-had-lookedMaptinyurl.com/ch4dpxqAttachments:
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 9:57:16 GMT -5
Area where Lisa was found - 2290 Brigman HighwayAttachments:
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:05:31 GMT -5
PointeNoire Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1 I can chime in on a couple of things here: Been reading every post for months now. Finally decided to chime in. Here's what I can tell you:
From what I recall from the 1999 accident, Laffy Taffy is pretty much dead on. I can also tell you that iirc, the accident happened in June 1999 on Hwy 49. BSL was in the vehicle with a guy and the guy's girlfriend. I'm not sure if the guy was BSL's roommate or not, but if Laffy Taffy says he was than I believe it.
From what I recall, there was a lot of chatter about the 2 others being involved possibly after he killed Lisa Pate. The chatter was also that Lisa's body was burned, and subsequently moved to the property where she was found. It was also my understanding that the property where Lisa was found was a rent house where the girl in the vehicle was living at the time, not BSL. And that Lisa was actually found underneath some boards under a "shed" of some sort out behind the house.
And while I didn't see it myself, I was recently told that when BSL was first arrested, the girl in the accident posted on her facebook page something to the tune of, "Thank God! Finally after 13 years justice will be served!" I think it was later taken down. Again, I didn't see it, was just told this. I
Someone also mentioned the girl in the facebook comments on KATC who said that she almost lived with BSL earlier this year. I can clarify this as well. This girl actually almost lived with BSL about 2 years ago. She was looking for a roommate and BSL had either put an ad on Craigslist or in the Quick Quarter. She called him, and they talked and hit it off. After they spoke, she googled his name and saw that he was a RSO. She called back and asked him about it, and he became defensive, saying "You're going to be my roommate, not date me. Why are you looking that up?" He then went on to tell her that the SO conviction was because he met a girl in the club when he was 18 and she was 16, and that she had used a fake ID to get in. They ended up dating for a while, and when he broke up with her she pressed charges against him. This girl ended up not moving in with BSL in 2010, but they actually stayed in touch for a few months after. Apparently, he would text her a lot and try to hook up. He also had IM (I think yahoo! but not sure).
So about 4 weeks ago or so, this girl needed a roommate again. She remembered BSL, and IM'ed him. (Yes, she was willing to live with a guy she knew was a RSO, but thought it was an innocent mistake type deal.) He responded, and told her that he was offshore and would be back the next week, and that they should meet for drinks to discuss when he got back in. They were supposed to meet the day after he was arrested. I do know that she contacted the police tip line and told him about the IM and all of that as well.
The info I posted re: the 1999 accident is mostly secondhand info and recollection from Cajun Net. The info re: the "almost roommate" is first hand.
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:09:11 GMT -5
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re: Mickey Shunick Press Conference Thread 1pm CST **Summary Added** (Posted on 7/7/12 at 11:42 p.m. to TigersRuleTheEarth) quote: So could you give a little background on that case?
that's really all I know. They found the body at a rent house that was owned by the boyfriend of a girl we know. The Giles Landry guy was friends w/ the owner of the house & he claimed that BSL was the one responsible. The owner of the rent house died in a car accident and Giles overdosed.
I'm not claiming that any of these people are credible. From what I understand, there were a lot of drugs surrounding that group. I'm just saying that i won't be surprised if the detectives uncover more than they bargained for. Apparently he had problems dating back to high school, with depression, etc... Everyone knew "he had a crazy side."
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:11:43 GMT -5
From TD
This is my understanding of the Pate story. Her body was found under some sheets of tin and boards on a piece of property behind a rent house that a cousin of Lavergne had rented. Lavergne was known to frequent the area which is very close to where he is living now. The husband and wife who owned the rent house were involved in a serious car accident shortly after that killed the man and left the woman severly injured.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Yesterday someone hinted that a witness came forward in the Pate death and that witness was in a wheelchair. I wonder if that could be the lady who you say was severely injured.
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:13:03 GMT -5
Discovered by the home’s renters about a month after moving in, Pate was identified through the work of Louisiana State University anthropologist Mary Mayheim and her team.
The renters, Giles Landry and a companion, stumbled upon the remains after deciding to explore the back yard that evening. There GL found three boards. He told police he moved the first board to investigate and found a human skull.
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:22:53 GMT -5
The house and property were owned by the couple involved in the auto accident. BSL's first cousin was renting the house at the time.
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:24:51 GMT -5
Pate, 34, was a native of New Iberia and the mother of three when she disappeared in June 1999. Her skeletal remains were discovered in September 1999, according to reports in The Daily Advertiser at the time.
A couple was exploring property behind their newly rented house on La. 358 between Church Point and Eunice when they “spotted three boards laid side-by-side and what looked like a bone at the far end,” the 1999 newspaper article states.
At first they believed the bones belonged to an animal. But when they lifted the boards, they realized the remains were human.
By Oct. 1, 1999, officials identified the remains as Pate.
Her brother, Michael Pate of New Iberia, told The Daily Advertiser in late September of 1999 that he believed “drug abuse and the lifestyle that goes with it” killed her.
Pate’s family said she had a history of drug use and underwent treatment twice, in Lafayette and Lake Charles.
In November 1998, she was released from jail in Lafayette where she had served time for a drug related charge, the 1999 Daily Advertiser stated.
Her death was treated as a homicide, but remained an unsolved case.
Ok, now that I've learned that there was drug use in the Pate case, I'm even more convinced of BSL's guilt in the last three Jeff Davis Parish 8 girls.
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:28:17 GMT -5
From mammakat
Lisa's best friend is going there now and is goin see Lisa's kids I will I invite her here bc she says she took pictures of the iron bed Lisa was found under. She took pictures at the property where Lisa was found and said there was a bunch of trees with bullet holes about 3-5 feet up the trees, she has the actual pictures from the crime scene!!! The Police made her believe Lisa overdosed and put herself there
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:31:46 GMT -5
From TD
DA Harson just said on KLFY that they presented the Lisa Pate case in front of the GJ in 2008. The GJ did not render a verdict either way and said there was not enough evidence to indict BSL. New evidence has come forward that caused them to take this action.
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:33:35 GMT -5
By Whoknew
Reply » |Report Abuse |Judge it! |#10 34 min ago lafayettegirl wrote: Curious, BL was one of those passengers in the car who did not die! brandon was the one who ran them off the road ask claire gianfalla
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:34:49 GMT -5
Claire E Gianfala was born in 1981. Claire currently lives in Church Point, Louisiana. Before that, Claire lived in Church Point, LA from 1998 to 2005. Before that, Claire lived in Church Point, LA from 2003 to 2003.
Claire E Gianfala is related to William Gianfala, who is 27 years old and lives in Church Point, LA. Claire E Gianfala is also related to Ashley Andrus, who is 29 years old and lives in Church Point, LA. Claire E Gianfala is also related to Victor Gianfala, who is 62 years old and lives in Odessa, TX. Claire E Gianfala is also related to Bridget Gianfala, who is 52 years old and lives in Church Point, LA. Claire E Gianfala is also related to Bill Gianfala, who is 52 years old and lives in Church Point, LA.
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:37:26 GMT -5
Claire Gianfala Higginbothamwww.facebook.com/Claire.G.HigginbothamJiles Paul Higginbotham Survivors include his mother, Desiree Higginbotham of Church Point; his wife and daughter, Claire Gianfala Higginbotham and Gianna Higginbotham of Church Point; a sister, Heather Higginbotham Lyons of Church Point; his father and mother-in-law, Bill and Bridget Gianfala; his beloved grandmother-in-law, Terry Gianfala of Church Point and his niece and nephews: Abby, Jack and Liam Gianfala and Lucas, Logan and Matthew Lyons. He was preceded in death by his father, Randy Higginbotham; his grandparents, Carol and Marie Thibodeaux and Filton and Irene Higginbotham and an uncle, Rhett Thibodeaux. guidryfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1205268&fh_id=11080Lavergne Stalked Former Miss Church PointFormer Miss Church Point Claire Higginbotham says she's been living in fear of Brandon Lavergne for the last 13 years. She refused to get a restraining because she was scared of retaliation. "I'm terrified now standing here shaking as we speak. I've it and I've seen pan out in the past. You never know what can happen," Higginbotham said. Church Point police confirm Higginbotham claimed Laverge was stalking her in 1999. She says her first memories with Lavergne go as far back as grade school. "In the fifth grade he took a handful of ants and shoved them in my mouth. Then he slammed my head into a brick wall," Higginbotham said. She also said that she and her friends were threatened by Lavergne. "There were gestures of threats. And he made it clear he would somehow get revenge," she said. Lavergne even moved across the street from Higginbotham. This all happened before he served eight years for oral sexual battery. "Why did he have to ruin so many lives throughout his life? He has tortured so many people. Not only the people involved in this case, but throughout his life. And if there is one thing I could tell him right now it would be he should rot in hell for everything he has done. To not only me, but the poor Pate's woman that was found and also Mickey Shunick and her family," Higginbotham said. www.katc.com/news/lavergne-stalked-former-miss-church-point/
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:42:17 GMT -5
By Whoknew
Reply » |Report Abuse |Judge it! |#11 30 min ago friend wrote: she was find in the back of the house under some old wood / he had live in the house when this had happen . he had move out. when the new people moved in they started to smell something that when they find the girl body it had been their under some wood he never lived there clair gianfalla and her old man did
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:45:59 GMT -5
Lookie Here:Kathy Gianfala was born in 1954. Kathy currently lives in Odessa, Texas. Before that, she lived in Church Point, LA from 2002 to 2010. Before that, she lived in Odessa, TX from 2006 to 2011. www.facebook.com/kgianfala
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:49:59 GMT -5
Kathy Gianfala was born in 1954. Kathy currently lives in Odessa, Texas. Before that, she lived in Church Point, LA from 2002 to 2010. Before that, she lived in Odessa, TX from 2006 to 2011. www.facebook.com/kgianfala[/quote]And on her FB she has this person Val Boudreaux, who is friends with Charlie Shunick:www.facebook.com/kgianfala#!/val.boudreaux Now WTF??
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:51:10 GMT -5
Jiles Paul Higginbotham Survivors include his mother, Desiree Higginbotham of Church Point; his wife and daughter, Claire Gianfala Higginbotham and Gianna Higginbotham of Church Point; a sister, Heather Higginbotham Lyons of Church Point; his father and mother-in-law, Bill and Bridget Gianfala; his beloved grandmother-in-law, Terry Gianfala of Church Point and his niece and nephews: Abby, Jack and Liam Gianfala and Lucas, Logan and Matthew Lyons....[/quote] BBM[/quote] Heather Higginbotham Lyons www.facebook.com/heather.h.lyons.1Vicky Lavergnewww.facebook.com/heather.h.lyons.1#!/vicky.lavergne.5 Jason Lavergnewww.facebook.com/heather.h.lyons.1#!/jason.lavergne.7 And full circle right back to mom Cynthiawww.facebook.com/heather.h.lyons.1#!/cynthia.lavergne1
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:53:31 GMT -5
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 10:55:00 GMT -5
Lisa Pate's Family Had No Idea Pate's Murder was Going to be Presented to a Grand Jury
06:06 PM by Jenise Fernandez
The past 24 hours have been a whirlwind for Lisa Pate's family. Relatives say they didn't think the person indicted in the Mickey Shunick case would be connected to Pate's murder. Shocked and relieved were some of the words Pate's family uses to describe Brandon Lavergne's indictment. They didn't talk on camera, but Gertie Martie, the grandmother of Pate's children, describes Pate as a caring and loving mother, who would do anything for her children.
The day Lisa went missing is fresh in her mind. Pate didn't show up for one of her children's birthday parties. Gertie knew something must have happened to Lisa. Much like how Mickey Shunick's family grew suspicious when Mickey didn't show up at her brother's graduation. Even though 13 years have passed, Gertie has never forgotten what happened and now she's reliving a painful time.
Pate's brother Mike says Wednesday's revelation was hell. The family didn't know Pate's case was being heard and found out about the indictment while watching the news. He says he wished someone would have called to warn them. District attorney Mike Harson says, there was no time.
"The investigators from Crowley were brought in late in game, they might have not had to time to contact the family, " Harson said.
Lisa's oldest son Bryant declined an interview, but released this statement to KATC:"We are glad he is finally getting charged for this. (We) waited 13 years for this and if they would (have) of gotten him then, he wouldn't have been able to do what he (has) done today. We send our thoughts and prayers out to the Shunick family and thank everyone for their condolences and prayers."
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 11:11:00 GMT -5
Investigators look to more cold cases for connections to accused Louisiana murderer
Brandon Lavergne, 33, has been indicted for two homicide cases, but investigators say that may not be the end to this story. “We’re looking into all of our unresolved cases and we’re looking into other areas as well,” Cpt. Kip Judice, Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, explained. “Anytime you have a person who you believe to be responsible for multiple deaths, you’re going to review all cold cases. So what we’ve done is established a course of time to determine any missing person cases or homicides that have similarities.”
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 23:15:03 GMT -5
carogray Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2
aviatrix, just the rumors of BSL messing with grave sites. I just heard in the CajunNet that this guy supposedly participated in it with BSL and later said BSL was responsible for LP's murder. What's really peaking my interest is that this "alleged" person (who is now deceased) has the same last name as CH. Wondering what their connection is.
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 23:20:58 GMT -5
BSL was in the vehicle the night of the accident along with a female and her boyfriend (bsl's roommate)
So this would be Brandon, Claire and Claire's boyfriend
The boyfriend died in the car accident
Claire's Boyfriend was killed in the accident.
The female was severely injured and was in a wheel chair for many years
Claire was injured and ended up in the wheel chair
BSL was injured but not in critical condition.
OK
LP was NOT in the trunk. LP was murdered that night but her remains were not discovered until later (hidden under some wood near where the accident had happened.)
Lisa Pate wasn't in the trunk, but she was murdered that night.
For many years people speculated all 3 that were in the vehicle that night, were involved in LP's murder. However it was later said by the female driver that they had gotten a call from BSL to go pick him up that night.... From that location.
So, Claire and her boyfriend went to pick up Brandon from what location I haven't a clue.
IMO and ONLY MO.... The female driver and her boyfriend had Been called by BSL to go pick him up for unknown reasons at "their camp"
Once they picked him up the female driver started questioning BSL or perhaps say something on him that raised a red flag (blood) she may have questioned him in the car, things got ugly or threats started flying and not paying attention they ran off the road and flipped a few times.
And ok, makes sense to me. Wowwie and Whew!
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 20, 2012 23:22:51 GMT -5
From Mammakat:
Iron bed was where Lisa was found her best friend went back to the scene and took pictures She believes Lisa was under the iron bed frame Regardless if she was under tin or boards there was a frame nearby Next week I will be with Lisa's friend going thru 15 years of photos The lady is a photographer and likes to keep things lol She said the trees behind the house Lisa was found had bullet holes 4-6 feet high She has "feelings" and believes BSL hunted victims as a game She said he rode he tractor to the house when she was taking pics and is so distraught about that "young man"
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 21, 2012 14:08:37 GMT -5
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Post by LadyBlue on Jul 21, 2012 15:07:44 GMT -5
Montie was born on December 12, 1965 and passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2010. Montie was a resident of Crowley, Louisiana. Name: Montie "Quinn" Martie Parents: Monty and Gertie Martie, of Lafayette; Other: Adelonie Martie; Brittany Ren; Taylor Peters Bryan Martie and Brannon Martie; Jodi Mendelsohn and Wendy Martie ---------------------------- "Gertie Martie’s daughter, Montie Martie, was also the victim of a homicide in June 2010. She said Montie and Lisa knew each other well and were about the same age."Internal Affairs Crop Up again in the death of Montie Martiewww.theind.com/cover-story/6848-internal-affairLafayette woman dies after a fight with her boyfriendKLFY.com reports from Lafayette Louisiana woman died from serious head injuries after she was beaten up by her boyfriend Saturday morning. Lafayette authorities said Williams Phillips Junior 35, is facing second degree murder charges for the death of his girfriend Monte Martie 44. The fight occured on Saturday morning on the 200 block of Wilcox Street. When Monte was admitted to a hospital she had suffered severe head trauma and died around 4:30pm Saturday afternoon due to severe head injuries received from her boyfriend blows. William is now is a parish jail on a half a millon dollars bail. There is an investigation going on. www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/6079501-lafayette-woman-dies-after-a-fight-with-her-boyfriend
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