HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — A man is in police custody following a Houma homicide investigation. According to the Houma Police Department, on Jan. 16, around 10 a.m. officers were called to the scene of a stabbing on Isabel Street. Metairie man accused of 2024 Kenner homicide arrested Responding officers arrived to find 75-year-old Joyce Williams suffering from multiple stab wounds to her upper body. They attempted life-saving tactics but were unsuccessful. She was pronounced dead at the hospital. An investigation revealed there was a fight between Williams and her nephew 45-year-old Gregory Gaither, during which, officers said he allegedly struck and stabbed her multiple times leading to her death. Man pleads guilty to murder in New Orleans staged crashes case They add that Gaither stayed at the home until officers arrived. He was arrested and booked into the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex on a count of second-degree murder. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Security preparations underway for inauguration Man allegedly stabs family member to death in Houma Live: NFL insiders break down the keys to each Divisional Round game Trump inauguration moved indoors because of freezing temperatures NOPD to announce winter weather impact plan