Westlake Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2019 Murder
Westlake Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2019 Murder
Published October 5, 2021
Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office announced today, October 5th, 2021, that Judge Michael Canaday has sentenced Trevor A. Matthews, 42, of Westlake, LA to life in prison without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence on one (1) count second-degree murder.
On November 14, 2019, Matthews arrived at the victim’s house where the victim then entered Matthews vehicle and left the residence. This was the last time the victim was seen and was later reported missing on November 18, 2019. The victim was found stabbed 78 times by Matthews.
Assistant District Attorney Jacob Johnson and Charlie Draughter, Jr. prosecuted the case for the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office.
Featured image source: Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office
Vinton I-10 Westbound Right Lane Closure Scheduled March 31-April 1
Vinton, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an overnight lane closure on Interstate 10 westbound in Vinton for roadway maintenance. According to the agency, the right lane of I-10 westbound will be closed from Coone…
Lake Charles And Westlake I-10 Shoulder Closures Scheduled Through April 22, 2026
LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced multiple singular shoulder closures along Interstate 10 in both directions between mile marker 25 in Westlake and mile marker 31 in Lake Charles from Sunday, March 22, 2026,…
Sulphur Drivers Advised Of March 16-20 Lane Closures At Beglis Pkwy Intersection
SULPHUR, LA. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, or DOTD, said alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday, March 16, 2026, at the intersection of E Burton Street and North Beglis Parkway in Sulphur as crews perform milling and…