Lafayette Parish

Population: 241,753 (2020 U.S. Census)

According to the Murder Accountability Project (MAP), Lafayette Parish has 118 unresolved homicides recorded between 1976 and 2025. These figures may include reporting gaps, errors, or cases subsequently solved. Public records requests have been submitted to law enforcement agencies throughout the Parish to verify case statuses and identify additional victims for inclusion on this site.

As of 11/01/2026, the Lafayette Police Department identified 22 unsolved homicides in response to our public records request.

Responses from other law enforcement agencies remain pending. If you would like to assist with writing victim profiles, please contact us.

• David Charles Matte
• Ivan Kemble Landry

Lafayette Sheriff’s Office
Cities: Broussard | Carencro | Lafayette | Scott | Youngsville
Towns: Duson
State Police: Troop I