Crime
Gabriel Williams accused of destroying evidence in deaths of Dahlen Semar and Madison Guillory in Lake Charles
The coroner will determine cause of death.
Lake Charles, LA – Last night, November 12, at approximately 8:00 p.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a welfare check at a residence on Topsy Road in Lake Charles after a caller advised there was a possible ongoing hostage situation.
When deputies arrived, they attempted to make entry into the residence at which time they heard a gunshot.
CPSO ACT-Team responded and after clearing the residence deputies located two deceased females, Dahlen Semar, 23, and Madison Guillory, 23, both of Lake Charles.
After further investigation, detectives learned the complainant, Gabriel B. Williams, 24, Lake Charles, provided false and misleading information to deputies.
Detectives also learned after Williams contacted law enforcement he immediately attempted to destroy possible evidence in the case.
He was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with obstruction of justice; and failure to report certain felonies.
His bond is pending.
“The investigation is currently ongoing, and we are talking with family members and friends of both parties. We believe this is an isolated incident and I want to take this time to remind everyone in our community that help is available for those who may be experiencing hard times. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support. You can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by texting or calling 988,” stated Sheriff Stitch Guillory.
The coroner will determine cause of death.
CPSO Detective Alex Zaunbrecher is the lead investigator on this case.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
*To clarify at this time we don’t have any information to lead us to believe Williams had any first hand involvement with the deaths themselves.
The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Carlson was with another individual when a verbal altercation broke out involving Holmes.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Holmes allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Carlson in the back.
Holmes then fled the scene.
Emergency medical personnel responded, and Carlson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Chicago police officers quickly located and arrested Holmes shortly after the attack.
A weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Sources indicated that the altercation began on the station platform and continued onto the street.
Holmes is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.