LA - LSU student, Allison Rice, shot to death in car while waiting at RR Crossing, Baton Rouge

[CHEL]

A week after Allie Rice's murder, reward climbs to $50K for info on her killer

 

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I sure hope they are making progress on this murder.

 

[PrairieWind]

I sure hope they are making progress on this murder.

Been quiet so far. May not be much in the way of video surveillance cameras in that area. But if more than one person was involved as is rumored, eventually, someone will say something.

 

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Been quiet so far. May not be much in the way of video surveillance cameras in that area. But if more than one person was involved as is rumored, eventually, someone will say something.

I feel bad for even posting as i know how we get hopeful when these alerts pop up but yes, I’m surprised it’s gotten quiet. I certainly hope that isn’t the case there where this occurred.
I’m always looking for multiple perps for just the reason you say, the chances get better of somebody talking. I was excited at the thoughts of video in this area with restaurants and that high end lighting showroom. The showroom is just the kind of place that makes vandals foam at the mouth so security would seem a given.

 

[MajorHoople]

Quote from a local resident, "It's like living in a war zone in Baton Rouge right now."

Allison Rice: Family Of LSU Student Believes Her Death Was Random Act Of Violence

NewsNation - Sep 20, 2022

 

[MajorHoople]

A month after killing of LSU senior Allie Rice, a grieving family faces unanswered questions

Paul Rice sat at a picnic bench Thursday, surveying the crowd gathered for his daughter's memorial dinner at The Shed BBQ and reflecting on how drastically his life has changed.

www.theadvocate.com

THE ADVOCATE - OCT 14, 2022

"BRPD spokesman Sgt. L’Jean McKneely said police are still receiving tips and continuing to follow up on leads. He said disclosing more information publicly could compromise the investigation.

“There are certain details that [the shooter] will be aware of that the public won’t be aware of, so that’s the reason for withholding bits of information,” he said. “We know the perpetrators are listening just like everybody else, and they want to know what we have."

"Based on evidence at the scene, including the direction in which her car was facing when it was found, McKneely previously said detectives believe Rice had been stopped at the crossing by a passing train and was attempting to turn her car around when she was shot.

Since her death, Rice’s family has been vocal about the parish’s crime rates, which they say have spun out of control in recent years.

Violent crime in East Baton Rouge has seen a slight decline since breaking all previous homicide records last year. As of Oct. 14, there have been 85 killings in the city parish, 26 less than the 111 homicides by the same date in 2021.

But the parish is still on pace to have it's second most violent year on record. And the rate is still much higher than it was three to five years ago."

 

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A month after killing of LSU senior Allie Rice, a grieving family faces unanswered questions

Paul Rice sat at a picnic bench Thursday, surveying the crowd gathered for his daughter's memorial dinner at The Shed BBQ and reflecting on how drastically his life has changed.

www.theadvocate.com

THE ADVOCATE - OCT 14, 2022

"BRPD spokesman Sgt. L’Jean McKneely said police are still receiving tips and continuing to follow up on leads. He said disclosing more information publicly could compromise the investigation.

“There are certain details that [the shooter] will be aware of that the public won’t be aware of, so that’s the reason for withholding bits of information,” he said. “We know the perpetrators are listening just like everybody else, and they want to know what we have."

"Based on evidence at the scene, including the direction in which her car was facing when it was found, McKneely previously said detectives believe Rice had been stopped at the crossing by a passing train and was attempting to turn her car around when she was shot.

Since her death, Rice’s family has been vocal about the parish’s crime rates, which they say have spun out of control in recent years.

Violent crime in East Baton Rouge has seen a slight decline since breaking all previous homicide records last year. As of Oct. 14, there have been 85 killings in the city parish, 26 less than the 111 homicides by the same date in 2021.

But the parish is still on pace to have it's second most violent year on record. And the rate is still much higher than it was three to five years ago."

The spokesman explains why the info is scarce better than I think I’ve ever heard. The election is over so this long type on crime rates was of no interest to me as the state could increase the resources if they cared. I’m still hopeful that technology will help to figure this out and piecing that together is time consuming.

 

[PrairieWind]

Been awful quiet here. Sadly, we may not get this solved. I still hold out hope that there were multiple people involved, and eventually one of them will roll over on the other(s), that may not lead to much actual evidence since it has been so long. I hope I am wrong.

 

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Been awful quiet here. Sadly, we may not get this solved. I still hold out hope that there were multiple people involved, and eventually one of them will roll over on the other(s), that may not lead to much actual evidence since it has been so long. I hope I am wrong.

I’m starting to worry too.

 

[momsof3]

I’m starting to worry too.

Is anyone familiar with the LE agency that is investigating Allison's murder? Do they "think outside the box?" Are they overwhelmed (sounds like the crime rate is very high).

I think that if there are no cameras, etc. in the area, the best way to solve this would be a geofence warrant. In this day and age, nearly everyone carries some form of electronics that could tie them to the area at the time of the shooting to at least give LE some leads. It was ruled unconstitutional recently in Virginia, but that is one judge in one state (which is not Louisiana). Cellphone dragnet used to find bank robbery suspect was unconstitutional, judge says

I feel so badly for her family. It is so tragic and random and seems to have gone stone-cold. I really hope to be wrong about the last part.

 

[MajorHoople]

Remembering Allison Rice and Devin Page Jr. Shootings, a new initiative to reduce crime

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A new camera initiative, the Page-Rice Initiative, was introduced by several agencies aiming to fight crime in select areas. The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) a…

www.brproud.com

Fox44 - Nov 22, 2022

"A new camera initiative, the Page-Rice Initiative, was introduced by several agencies aiming to fight crime in select areas.

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) and the Baton Rouge Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice Foundation introduced the Page/Rice Camera Initiative on Tuesday morning.

Local teens fight underage drinking with ‘Sticker Shock’ as holiday festivities begin
The initiative is named in honor of recent crime victims three-year-old Devin Page, Jr. and LSU student Allison Rice. It entails partnering with Project NOLA and E-South Technologies. The companies are installing high-tech crime cameras on a business or surrounding properties in high-crime areas.

The cameras, installed by Project NOLA, are linked to local real-time crime centers to be easily viewed by the Sheriff and Police departments and made accessible to the business and law enforcement after an incident occurs."

 

[MajorHoople]

Cameras to be installed in 2-3 weeks where Allie Rice and Devin Page Jr. were murdered

The families of Allison Rice and Devin Page Jr. say crime cameras are on the way in the very areas where their loved ones were murdered in 2022.

www.wafb.com

WAFB - Jan. 25, 2023

"The families of Allison Rice and Devin Page Jr. say crime cameras are on the way in the very areas where their loved ones were murdered in 2022.

After a big donation from the ‘Live Like Allie’ foundation, the two new cameras could be installed within two to three weeks at those locations.

While the families are hopeful more will be put up across Baton Rouge soon."

 

[MajorHoople]

Father of LSU student, 21, shot dead calls for 'culture change'

Allison Rice, 21, had been on her way home from a night out with friends and was shot dead at around 2.30am in September last year near railroad tracks.

www.dailymail.co.uk

26 January 2023

"The father of an LSU student who was shot dead in her car four months before Madi Brooks was allegedly raped and later run over has warned college goers to 'stay together' for safety.

Allison Rice, 21, had been on her way home from a night out with friends and was shot dead at around 2.30am in September last year near railroad tracks.

No one has been arrested in connection with her death, with police blaming a lack of evidence and security footage for the slow-paced investigation.

Her father, Paul Rice, is now calling for a 'culture change' within the community – and wants there to be a harder look at underage drinking in Baton Rouge, Louisiana."

"According to the FBI, Baton Rouge has one of the highest homicide rates in Louisiana.

No one has yet been arrested in connection with Allie's death, and the family are still offering a $50k reward for anyone with information to come forward."

 

[Elle*Bee]

I hate that there’s been no further news.

 

[PrairieWind]

I hate that there’s been no further news.

With the reward out there, I am bit surprise someone hasn't come forward.

 

[Danaya]

Bump

 

[JerryJenkins]

Where did the guys learn to shoot a gun?
Is there a place locally people from that part of town go to play with their guns?

 

[Cryptic]

With the reward out there, I am bit surprise someone hasn't come forward.

I think a big component of a reward's effectiveness is how its presented.

I saw a documentary on a cold case domestic violence murder. Husband was suspected, but has a too perfectly air tight- maybe.... a contrived alibi. Family offers a highway billboard reward and there is little information for several years.

The family hires a retired detective. His instructions regarding the reward (20k or so) were different: Dont waste time on bill boards. Give me the reward money in cash in a brown paper bag.

Though white and "small pond" affluent, the husband was known to have long standing connections in a certain rural area known for being poor, insular and culturally / ethnically homogenous (in this case, black American).

The detective was black, knew the area, the people and the culture. He went door to door with the money. Talked weather, church, football- and the reward (Look- don't touch!!) with the locals. He emphasized that the exact same bag of money would be give to the first caller(s) with information supporting an arrest. Everybody else would be out of luck.

With in days, the detective's cell phone was vibrating out of his pocket with good tips. Hired hit man was an occasional employee of the husband and an olde high school sports team buddy. Husband was arrested soon afterwards.

 

[JerryJenkins]

LSU student shot dead while sitting in vehicle • Unfiltered with Kiran

The Baton Rouge Police are investigating the city’s latest homicide. The victim has been identified as a LSU marketing senior Allison Rice, 21, from Geismar, La. It happened overnight in the 1500 block of Government St. around 2:20am after several shots were fired. Sources said Rice was leaving...

unfilteredwithkiran.com

When look at the angle of her car, it looks like she was pulling out of that parking lot.

I think a big component of a reward's effectiveness is how its presented.

I saw a documentary on a cold case domestic violence murder. Husband was suspected, but has a too perfectly air tight- maybe.... a contrived alibi. Family offers a highway billboard reward and there is little information for several years.

The family hires a retired detective. His instructions regarding the reward (20k or so) were different: Dont waste time on bill boards. Give me the reward money in cash in a brown paper bag.

Though white and "small pond" affluent, the husband was known to have long standing connections in a certain rural area known for being poor, insular and culturally / ethnically homogenous (in this case, black American).

The detective was black, knew the area, the people and the culture. He went door to door with the money. Talked weather, church, football- and the reward (Look- don't touch!!) with the locals. He emphasized that the exact same bag of money would be give to the first caller(s) with information supporting an arrest. Everybody else would be out of luck.

With in days, the detective's cell phone was vibrating out of his pocket with good tips. Hired hit man was an occasional employee of the husband and an olde high school sports team buddy. Husband was arrested soon afterwards.

There are an astonishing number of informants in every city. I'm sure by now the police have heard some names. They might even have a good idea of who done it, but they have to be able to prove it in a court room. There are big powers investigating. Feds, detectives from different agencies, well known D.A's. If the case can ever be made, then I'd say they'd be the ones to do it. However, if karma has run its course on the ones responsible, we may never know.

 

[CHEL]

LSU student shot dead while sitting in vehicle • Unfiltered with Kiran

The Baton Rouge Police are investigating the city’s latest homicide. The victim has been identified as a LSU marketing senior Allison Rice, 21, from Geismar, La. It happened overnight in the 1500 block of Government St. around 2:20am after several shots were fired. Sources said Rice was leaving...

unfilteredwithkiran.com

When look at the angle of her car, it looks like she was pulling out of that parking lot.


There are an astonishing number of informants in every city. I'm sure by now the police have heard some names. They might even have a good idea of who done it, but they have to be able to prove it in a court room. There are big powers investigating. Feds, detectives from different agencies, well known D.A's. If the case can ever be made, then I'd say they'd be the ones to do it. However, if karma has run its course on the ones responsible, we may never know.

After the killer(s) approached her on foot, she backed up and tried to get away.

“There was something that happened when they approached her. She tried to get away, shots were fired, and she then lost her life. Those are the facts that we have,” said McKneely.

Allison was hit several times in the arms and chest. Her vehicle was found next to a telephone pole. She had backed up on Government Street onto a curb on the other side of the road to get away from her assailants.