Maurice Parms, Baton Rouge sexual predator arrested in murder of missing teen boy, Ja’Derrius Minnieweather. A history of prior sexual assault and solicitations.
A 51-year-old Baton Rouge man was arrested over the weekend in connection with the presumed murder of a missing 15-year-old boy.
Maurice Parms was booked on a first-degree murder charge on Saturday after investigators executed a search warrant at his home.
Ja’Derrius Minnieweather had been missing since June 6. His disappearance prompted multiple search efforts across Baton Rouge involving residents and volunteer groups, 4WWL reported.
History of sexual solicitations of teens
Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse said Minnieweather’s body has not been found. Investigators stated in a release evidence suggests that the teen was beaten to death and his body was disposed after the attack.
Detectives believe Minnieweather was killed after a confrontation with Parms, according to court records obtained by WBRZ.
Investigators said surveillance footage contradicted statements Parms gave to detectives. According to WBRZ, video showed him riding a bicycle believed to be connected to the case and later throwing multiple items into garbage cans, they also found blood stains on the scene and inside Parms’ truck.
Jederrious Minnieweather (15-years-old, 5 ft. 98 lbs) has been missing for seven days. Both family members and the Baton Rouge Police Department are urging anyone with information to please come forward.
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Parms was originally arrested on June 10 after police found messages between him and a 16-year-old girl while investigating Minnieweather’s disappearance.
Parms has previously been arrested for armed robbery, indecent behavior with juveniles, computer-aided solicitation for sexual purposes and simple burglary.
The investigation remains ongoing.
