LA - Lacey Fletcher 36, GRAPHIC, disabled, found dead, on couch for years, Jan'22 *Parents arrested*

[Dotta]

The coroner couldn’t elaborate but he said the parents were not living there. They were allegedly in a separate space, in an adjacent home to Lacey.

It is interesting.

Do they own another house in this area?

How strange that instead of deciding to let daughter be cared of in a "live in medical facility"
(if they couldn't care for her properly themselves),
they chose to give up the house, live in another place and let a daughter rot on the couch.

What was the problem to follow doctor's earlier advice???

They could always say to family and friends that Lacey needed specialist care and they provided that for her.
Nobody would bat an eyelid.
People usually understand such delicate matters and are not nosy.

Was money the problem?

Do they have some MH issues?

Is the house even habitable?

By the way, they look younger than their actual age, especially father (IMO).

JMO

 

[investikater]

Another thought I wonder if parents were regularly asked about Lacey. I know she was seen by neighbours playing outside at some point but nobody was questioning where was she? Parents seems like outgoing people in the community nobody found it strange that Lacey was never with them?
Maybe its my suspicions nature but if I didn’t see a child of my friends/ neighbours for a long time I would be snooping around thinking its odd.

About the smell oh gosh I can’t imagine someone living there. Wonder if neighbours seen them at home / around the yard regularly?

Didn't they move? I don't think current neighbours friends colleagues knew they had a daughter

 

[pigbunny2.0]

Somehow this got worse. I guess I thought at least if she was with them in the home, they still cared about her to some degree. They left her there. So what if they got her food. They left her alone.

Part of me wonders if her parents didn’t have a sort of anger about the condition she was in. They said she had a “degree” of Asperger’s, so maybe they believed even after she was unable to care for that she could still get out of it herself if she’d just decide to.

RIP Lacey, you deserved more.

 

[lightofmine99]

I searched property records for East Feliciana Parrish and the Fletchers are only listed as owning one property (2568 Tom Drive). But they are listed twice for it: Shelia as being the sole owner and then the both of them as being an owner. This might be a mistake in the record or there was a period of time where Shelia was the only owner. The house is smallish but really cute and has a large yard.

If the "staying somewhere else" is still true, maybe they could've been staying in a rental home that would not have been in their name or in a house owned by relatives.

 

[Dotta]

I searched property records for East Feliciana Parrish and the Fletchers are only listed as owning one property (2568 Tom Drive). But they are listed twice for it: Shelia as being the sole owner and then the both of them as being an owner. This might be a mistake in the record or there was a period of time where Shelia was the only owner. The house is smallish but really cute and has a large yard.
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If the "staying somewhere else" is still true, maybe they could've been staying in a rental home that would not have been in their name or in a house owned by relatives.

This is madness!

If they wanted to "save money" not to hire somebody to care for their daughter,
or help to care for her half time,
or not to put her in facility because it seemed too expensive,
the plan did not succeed.

Because:
- daughter is dead
- they are charged with manslaughter
- house is ruined
(I mean, who would live there?
who would buy it?)

Shaking my head

JMO

 

[lightofmine99]

(I mean, who would live there?
who would buy it?)

Quite a few people, even in this housing market. If the...funk (?) was only concentrated in the living room you would just need to throw out the furniture in that room, likely redo the flooring, and fumigate the house. People buy houses that someone died in all the time. I think deaths are something realtors have to disclose in every state but I could be wrong. They have to tell you there was a death but not necessarily the circumstances.

Slaughter is a small community but it sounds like most who live there work in neighboring towns so as far as "who would move to Slaughter?" that would answer the questions.

 

[Dotta]

Quite a few people, even in this housing market. If the...funk (?) was only concentrated in the living room you would just need to throw out the furniture in that room, likely redo the flooring, and fumigate the house. People buy houses that someone died in all the time. I think deaths are something realtors have to disclose in every state but I could be wrong. They have to tell you there was a death but not necessarily the circumstances.

Slaughter is a small community but it sounds like most who live there work in neighboring towns so as far as "who would move to Slaughter?" that would answer the questions.

I see.
This house seems to me a "health hazard" big way.

Stench may last for years.
It happens with fires -
the smell of smoke never leaves

If only they hired somebody to care for Lacey!!
There are many nurses (in my country at least)
who are happy to earn some extra cash.
They help with patient's hygiene and cook nourishing meals.
It can take 1 or 2 hours a day.

It is not exactly a fortune to pay!

JMO

 

[Dotta]

I searched property records for East Feliciana Parrish and the Fletchers are only listed as owning one property (2568 Tom Drive). But they are listed twice for it: Shelia as being the sole owner and then the both of them as being an owner. This might be a mistake in the record or there was a period of time where Shelia was the only owner. The house is smallish but really cute and has a large yard.
View attachment 482738
If the "staying somewhere else" is still true, maybe they could've been staying in a rental home that would not have been in their name or in a house owned by relatives.

If you look at the picture,
there are 2 separate small buildings on both sides of the house.

A shed?
A garage?

Can it be a separate room?
Maybe they lived there?
Not in the main house.

This case has been bothering me since 2022.
Aaargh!

 

[arielilane]

Have not read this whole thread so may have missed it, but not understanding about any issues Lacey may have been having, any problems as were claimed by Sheila and Clay. It appeared beautiful and smart Lacey was having a life similar to most teens, playing volleyball, had friends, there are pictures of Lacey smiling which were taken from yearbook, and neighbors saw her regularly... so what changed.

Did something more sinister happen after she was pulled from school, to be home schooled? An accident? Maybe -- not an accident, did someone lose their patience? She is then put on the couch... left there... to rot?

I am so sorry for Dr. EB and all others involved (LE, EMT, etc) for having to deal with the demise of beautiful and smart Lacey. This story has been so upsetting. I'd be interested to hear a podcast from Joseph Scott Morgan about this case.

All moo.

Justice for Lacey

 

[arielilane]

Attempted to post criminal psychologist's views (interview with Ashley Banfield) on this case, however, it would not post.
Sheila did not even know Lacey’s age.

Interesting video (moo) can be found at Newsnationnow.

Title of video: criminal psychologist on the parents’ role in daughter’s death after her remains were found “melted” into a ….

Beware: graphic photos


Video is on the bottom far right of site:

Banfield

Ashleigh Banfield is the definitive authority on the nation’s biggest true crime stories. A veteran award-winning journalist, Ashleigh brings a sharp focus to the crime stories gripping America, distilling facts and analyzing context in a way which captures viewers’ interests and imaginations...

www.newsnationnow.com

 

[Dotta]

Attempted to post criminal psychologist's views (interview with Ashley Banfield) on this case, however, it would not post.
Sheila did not even know Lacey’s age.

Interesting video (moo) can be found at Newsnationnow.

Title of video: criminal psychologist on the parents’ role in daughter’s death after her remains were found “melted” into a ….

Beware: graphic photos


Video is on the bottom far right of site:

Banfield

Ashleigh Banfield is the definitive authority on the nation’s biggest true crime stories. A veteran award-winning journalist, Ashleigh brings a sharp focus to the crime stories gripping America, distilling facts and analyzing context in a way which captures viewers’ interests and imaginations...

www.newsnationnow.com

What a pity I cannot watch it.
The link doesn't open in Europe.


Re parents

It seems to me,
wife "wears the pants" in this marriage.

In fact,
she reminds me of an Army Serg., ramrod straight, head held high and stern face

Husband, with head hung, seems to follow her meekly.

Even in mugshots it is clear to me.
Well,
that is my impression.

JMO

 

[Shamrock1]

Quite a few people, even in this housing market. If the...funk (?) was only concentrated in the living room you would just need to throw out the furniture in that room, likely redo the flooring, and fumigate the house. People buy houses that someone died in all the time. I think deaths are something realtors have to disclose in every state but I could be wrong. They have to tell you there was a death but not necessarily the circumstances.

Slaughter is a small community but it sounds like most who live there work in neighboring towns so as far as "who would move to Slaughter?" that would answer the questions.

In terms of what must be disclosed regardless of whether a potential buyer asks, “stigma statutes” vary by state. Most states do not require unasked-for disclosures of death - California is one of the few exceptions. Louisiana specifically provides that homicide is not material defect that would require disclosure.

2022 Louisiana Laws :: Revised Statutes :: Title 37 - Professions and Occupations :: §37:1468. Psychologically impacted property

Justia Free Databases of US Laws, Codes & Statutes

law.justia.com

 

[ifindedout]

What a pity I cannot watch it.
The link doesn't open in Europe.

SBM
Try this:

 

[al66pine]

Parish Property Records. Map & House Layout. Partitioning?

I searched property records for East Feliciana Parrish and the Fletchers are only listed as owning one property (2568 Tom Drive). But they are listed twice for it: Shelia as being the sole owner and then the both of them as being an owner. This might be a mistake in the record or there was a period of time where Shelia was the only owner. The house is smallish but really cute and has a large yard.
View attachment 482738
If the "staying somewhere else" is still true, maybe they could've been staying in a rental home that would not have been in their name or in a house owned by relatives.

@lightofmine99 Good post. TYVM.
"a period of time where Shelia was the only owner."
Agreeing, imo not a mistake in parish records.*

"house is smallish... and has a large yard." sbm Lot is 3.6+ acres.
Yes, in ^ street view pix, seems smallish, like a little frame cabin, but is 1755 sq. ft.** in a U-shape. In birdseye view,*** looks like a room or two could be partitioned & SEALED OFF internally to ISOLATE a victim in house while parent still lived there. IDK.

Maybe parents rented elsewhere, like OP said. Or maybe they formed an LLC or other corp, so their ownership of other props is masked in parish records?

So tragic.
_____________________________________
Tedious details.
* Parish assessor records show under "Ownership History" and "from" followed by dates. Checking ~ 25 other prop. records, I noticed 1/1/90, seems to be a default date. Perhaps a beginning date for computerized prop records, or a major program change?
Deed info shows -
- Sheila M. former (< imo) sole (< imo) owner.
...0% ownership now under deed executed pre 1/1/90. imo.
- Clay R. & Sheila M.
...100% ownership now under deed also executed pre 1/1/90. imo.

** Per assessor's site, it's 1755 sq. ft. on 3.6+ acres.
Per assessor map, frontage is narrow w most of lot behind house is wooded.

*** Map Viewer
Click "Parcel #" then enter "1100014600"
Assessor map shows birdseye view, w prop. lines.
IF I have correct pic, house is U-shape, a smallish frame cabin facing street, w long "wings" on both sides running toward back. Bigger than at first glance. 1755 sq. ft. could easily have 3 or 4 bedrooms.
FWIW, zillow.com has no info on # of bedrooms, bathrooms, other rooms; no info on heating & cooling, etc.

 

[al66pine]

Live in or Buy House Now?

....- house is ruined (I mean, who would live there?who would buy it?)

sbm

In terms of what must be disclosed regardless of whether a potential buyer asks, “stigma statutes” vary by state.... Louisiana specifically provides that homicide is not material defect that would require disclosure.

2022 Louisiana Laws :: Revised Statutes :: Title 37 - Professions and Occupations :: §37:1468. Psychologically impacted property

Justia Free Databases of US Laws, Codes & Statutes

law.justia.com

sbm

@Dotta Good question.
As @Shamrock1 (TYVM ) points out about "stigma disclosure" laws, LA statute does not require homicide disclosure by owner or RE agent.

Some ppl may not learn of the tragic death.
If learning of it, some potential buyers may run the other way.

After some remediation (more than slapping a coat of Bullseye/Zinnser on walls of that room), other ppl may not hesitate to live there or to buy it.

And some potential buyers might see the prop as a "tear down" or a "scraper" to be bulldozed down to a clean slate for their custom dream home.
imo
Different strokes, etc.

 

[Dotta]

Live in or Buy House Now?
sbm
sbm

@Dotta Good question.
As @Shamrock1 (TYVM ) points out about "stigma disclosure" laws, LA statute does not require homicide disclosure by owner or RE agent.

Some ppl may not learn of the tragic death.
If learning of it, some potential buyers may run the other way.

After some remediation (more than slapping a coat of Bullseye/Zinnser on walls of that room), other ppl may not hesitate to live there or to buy it.

And some potential buyers might see the prop as a "tear down" or a "scraper" to be bulldozed down to a clean slate for their custom dream home.
imo
Different strokes, etc.

It is good to buy a local person a drink and ask some questions about the place/neighbours hahaha

Locals are better informed than TV News anchors

"Grapevine" hehehe

JMO

 

[Fika]

Didn't they move? I don't think current neighbours friends colleagues knew they had a daughter

They did? I didn’t know that.

 

[lightofmine99]

Maybe it's a case of "neighbors that knew Lacey move away, new neighbors never see Lacey so have no inclination the Fletchers have a child."

 

[Fika]

How old was Lacey when she was pulled out of school? I forgot. Wasn’t she young teen?

 

[Dotta]

How old was Lacey when she was pulled out of school? I forgot. Wasn’t she young teen?

14 ???
That is what I seem to remember.
She was supposed to be "home schooled"

JMO