1976 General Store Murder - The Unsolved Murder of Mrs. Evelyn Lopoo ft. The Uncle of the Unsolved!

08/14/23 • 37 min

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Will we ever uncover the truth behind the unsolved murder of Miss Evelyn Lopoo in 1976? This intriguing question has guided our voyage through the labyrinth of courtroom dynamics, suspect interrogations, and intense legal battles. We walk you through the chilling scene where Miss Lopoo, a beloved store owner, was found critically wounded in her quaint shop in Vidalia, Louisiana. The eerie circumstances surrounding her tragic demise force us to reevaluate the justice system of the time.
We delve into the puzzling narrative of James Clayton Rogers Jr., a suspect who was put under arrest aboard the USS Kitty Hawk in the Philippines. The details of his extradition process, the grand jury charges against him, and the consequential disappearance of a vital juvenile witness add ripples of complexity to this captivating case. The intense cross-examination of a 14-year-old witness, Dan Martin, and his eventual guilty plea, throws the spotlight on the pursuit of justice in this confounding case.
Piquing your curiosity further, we analyze the role of media and public opinion in shaping the trajectory of this case. Our exploration doesn't stop there. We throw light on the compelling courtroom dynamics, contrasting them with our present-day legal system. As we untangle this mysterious murder case, be ready to confront startling revelations and unanswered questions. Join us as we embark on this journey, seeking justice and truth for Miss Evelyn Lopoo.
Source Material:

https://concordia.advantage-preservation.com/
All information was researched from the Concordia Sentinel Archives.
https://www.hannapub.com/concordiasentinel/

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08/14/23 • 37 min

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CenLAw - 1976 General Store Murder - The Unsolved Murder of Mrs. Evelyn Lopoo ft. The Uncle of the Unsolved!

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Speaker 1 = Kellye , Speaker 2 = Uncle Sawyer

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On August 20th 1976, two young girls went to the local Lopoo's store on Carter Street in Vidalia, Louisiana. But instead of the friendly, welcoming smile of Miss Evelyn Lopoo, they found her laying in between two shelves, barely clinging to life. An immediate investigation began that would take over two years to arrest a suspect and many years before a jury would hear the story of what happened in broad

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