Jury finds three guilty in Iberville murderforhire trial
Aug 14, 2026
PLAQUEMINE - A jury found three people guilty on Friday for killing 65-year-old Herman Harris in a murder-for-hire plot.Harris was found dead in his Maringouin home in August 2024. Investigators arrested Rilonda Brooks, David Brooks, Johnnie Hicks and Javadda Lewis in the killing.nbsp;District Atto
rney Tony Clayton said Harris' killing was planned by his former employer, Rilonda Brooks. The DA said Harris filed a lawsuit against her after getting hurt on the job.Rilonda Brooks was found guilty of solicitation for murder, conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, principal to second-degree murder, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence, conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary, and principal to aggravated burglary; she was found not guilty of racketeering.David Brooks was found guilty of solicitation for murder, conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, principal to second-degree murder, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence, conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary, and principal to aggravated burglary; he was found not guilty of racketeering.Johnnie Hicks was found guilty of conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, principal to second-degree murder, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence, conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary, principal to aggravated burglary, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; he was found not guilty of illegal possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime of violence.All their convictions carry mandatory life sentences.Permalink| Comments
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