Lafayette man killed in West Monroe after sex-for-hire ends in gunfire
WEST MONROE, La. (KLFY) -- One Lafayette man was killed and another is charged with attempted murder after a prostitution transaction in West Monroe led to a shooting, authorities said.
Braylen Newton, of Lafayette, was pronounced dead at a Ouachita Parish hospital on April 30.
According to officials, the incident stemmed from a disagreement related to a prostitution arrangement.
Keton Dugas, of Lafayette, is charged with:
- Second degree murder
- Attempted second degree murder
- Armed robbery
- Armed robbery with a firearm
Brandi Michaela Frosch-Farr, of Bellmead, Texas, is charged with:
- Attempted second degree murder
- Armed robbery
- Criminal conspiracy
Wellestey Daniel Madurie III, of Florida, is charged with solicitation of prostitution.
Investigators said Farr told authorities that she traveled from Lafayette to a home in West Monroe to meet Madurie April 30 for a sexual encounter. Madurie allegedly promised to pay Farr $1,500 for sex.
Authorities said Dugas drove Farr to the home, and she agreed to pay a portion of the money to him. Newton was also with Dugas and Farr.
Upon arrival, Farr and Madurie engaged in sex while Dugas and Newton remained in the vehicle outside the residence. Investigators said Farr told them that Madurie said he would not be able to pay her for her services. After Madurie informed Farr about not being able to pay her, a botched armed robbery occurred, and he was shot, authorities said.
According to court documents, Madurie was shot in the leg and taken to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. Newton was also taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound to the torso.
Bond details for those in custody in the Ouachita Parish jail were not released.