11-year-old boy confessed to killing former mayor of a small Louisiana town

An 11-year-old boy has confessed to killing Joe Cornelius Sr., 82, a former interim mayor of Minden, Louisiana, and his daughter, Keisha Miles, 31. The boy, who was a relative of the victims, was arrested after initially giving a conflicting account of events. Police found the two victims with gunshot wounds at their home after a family member called 911. Two hidden weapons were discovered on the property, matching the shell casings found at the scene. The motive behind the killings remains unclear, and the child has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, with a $500,000 bond. Minden’s current mayor, Nick Cox, expressed sorrow over the deaths, highlighting Cornelius’ dedication to the community. The town of Minden is mourning the loss of a respected leader who had made a significant impact on the city.

Source: CNN