Today (Tuesday, December 23, 2025), Troy Scott Jordan of Franklinton was arrested and booked into the Washington Parish Jail on the charge of Second-Degree Murder in connection with Donna Arceneaux’s death in 2017.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith stated in the press release, “The arrest of Mr. Jordan marks a significant development in our ongoing effort to ensure accountability for this murder. I extend my sincere appreciation to the Louisiana State Police not only for the technical assistance of their Crime Lab but also for the efforts of their Investigative Team to rescue this case from dormancy. The assistance of the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s office was also particularly beneficial to the investigation, and I appreciate all their support on this case.
I want to thank Collin Sims, our District Attorney, for the legal guidance of his staff and their cooperation throughout this investigation. His partnership was essential in advancing this case to its current stage, and we will continue to work closely with the District Attorney’s Office to ensure that this case proceeds appropriately through the judicial process.
Fred Oswald and Jimmy Richard, our investigators on this case, were firmly committed to pursuing justice on behalf of Ms. Arceneaux and her loved ones. Their experience and perspective were instrumental to the progress we’ve made, and they remained disciplined and persistent throughout this process. I commend their ability to handle this case with the utmost diligence, professionalism and respect for the victim and her family.”
Sheriff Smith will host a press conference later today.
The October, 2017 murder of 40-year-old single mom Donna Arceneaux on 2017 in Franklinton was the subject of a podcast series several months ago and elevated interest in the case.
Click here for previous related stories, including links to the podcast episodes.
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