District Attorney Collin Sims has announced that on Wednesday (January 14, 2026) a Washington Parish Grand Jury officially indicted Troy Scott Jordan, age 59 and of Franklinton, for the murder of Donna Arceneaux on October 23, 2017. The indictment formally charges Jordan with one count of Second-Degree Murder.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty
Jordan was previously arrested on December 23, 2025, following a renewed and intensive investigation led by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Editor's note: Just before midnight on October 23, 2017, the body of 40-year-old Donna Smith Arceneaux was found in her Franklinton, LA home with a fatal gunshot wound to her lower left breast. Investigations into her death has been a “roller-coaster”, culminating in this indictment. And it may not be over yet. There is much more to learn.
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“This indictment is a vital step in our pursuit of justice for Donna Arceneaux and her loved ones,” said District Attorney Collin Sims. “It reinforces our message that the passage of time does not diminish our resolve. Our Cold Case Unit, working alongside our law enforcement partners, remains steadfast in seeking the truth and holding offenders accountable, no matter how long the case has remained unsolved.”
The prosecution of this matter will be led by Chief of Trials Doug Freese and Assistant District Attorney Tiffany Dover.
The successful advancement of this case was made possible through the diligent investigative work of the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Jason Smith and investigators Fred Oswald and Jimmy Richard, with additional technical support from the Louisiana State Police and the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office.
District Attorney Sims continues to prioritize the review of regional cold cases, utilizing modern forensic technology and dedicated legal resources to bring closure to families across the 22nd Judicial District.
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