Acadiana's News Leader Murder Suspect Guilty

Lafayette Man Found Guilty in Slaying

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A Lafayette Parish jury has found Jamal James Carmouche (KAR'-moosh) guilty of manslaughter in the September 2010 shooting death of Markus Despanie. The jury deliberated for about three hours Friday before returning an 11-1 verdict in favor of the reduced charge of manslaughter. Prosecutor Pat Magee said investigators never fully determined why the morning shooting occurred. Magee tells The Advocate state District Judge Marilyn Castle will sentence Carmouche at a later date. Carmouche faces a prison sentence of up to 40 years.  

Lafayette Fugitive Captured

Authorities captured a Lafayette murder suspect in Vermilion Parish.  Jamal Carmouche was arrested in Abbeville by US Marshals and Abbeville Police.

He's accused of killing of Markus Despanie, who was found dead from a gunshot wound on the corner of North Pierce and Gilman Streets in Lafayette.

The 25 year old suspect is being charged with second degree murder.