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WATCH: 50-year-old man arrested for the murder of missing 15-year-old following search warrant
BATON ROUGE — Maurice Parms was arrested on Saturday for the murder of missing 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minniweather, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.
Minniweather had been missing since June 5, with multiple search efforts taking place across the city as residents, along with organizations such as the United Cajun Navy, searched for the teen from Ghost Town.
On Saturday morning, officers executed a search warrant at Parms' residence, leading to a warrant being issued for his arrest.
Parms was booked for first-degree murder.
BRPD Chief T.J. Morse said the Minnieweather's body has not been found at this time. Morse said following search warrants through different locations in Baton Rouge, they uncovered enough evidence to charge Parms with murder.
In a press release, the police department said evidence suggested Minnieweather was beaten to death and that his body was disposed of after the attack.
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