Kristen Elizabeth Gary Lopez
Multi-Agency Task Force
As additional women were discovered deceased in secluded areas in and around Jefferson Davis Parish, investigators began examining possible connections among the cases.
The victims would eventually be referred to collectively as the Jeff Davis 8 or Jennings 8:
- …
A transcript of the task force’s 10/28/2009 press conference, formerly posted on its website, stated in part:
“It is the collective opinion of all agencies involved in this investigation that these murders may have been committed by a common offender. For that reason, the label “serial murder” is applicable; however, we have not used that label when referring to this investigation because it does not benefit us in our goals to identify and apprehend the offender, nor does it prevent further loss of life. Labels are sometimes confusing and are subject to misinterpretation… Investigators have followed nearly 1,000 leads, interviewed approximately 500 people and fielded countless telephone calls…”
They also suggested the offender may have:
- changed his method of operation in response to increased public attention and law-enforcement pressure, including altering where victims’ bodies were left;
- closely followed the investigation, media coverage, and private discussions about the cases;
- shown increased nervousness after the murders or discovery of the victims;
- increased his use of drugs or alcohol in response to stress;
- changed his normal routine, including temporarily leaving the area, missing work, or cancelling appointments or social engagements;
- changed vehicles or had a vehicle thoroughly cleaned, including the interior;
- had significant ties to Jefferson Davis Parish and a strong familiarity with the area; and
- been seen in areas of Jennings frequented by the victims and possibly continued to visit those locations.
Their site appears to have gone offline in 06/2013. No public announcement confirming that the task force formally dissolved or directing the public elsewhere to submit information was located.
Limited Information – Can You Help?
If you have additional information, records, photos, or other related materials about XXX or her case, please consider sharing them.
Research Notes
This profile will be updated as pending public records requests are received and reviewed.
Sources
- American Press, “Pursuit of Truth: Jeff Davis, State, Fed Agencies Seek Leads in Deaths of Women,” 06/29/2008
- Lafayette Daily Advertiser, “Mystery,” 11/16/2008
- American Press, “Parish’s Task Force Gets State Funding,” 12/24/2008
- American Press, “Unsolved Deaths Focus of Web Site,” 09/02/2009
- American Press, “Families, Friends: We Want Justice,” 10/27/2009
- Jeff Davis Parish Multi-Agency Investigative Team archived website, Press Conference Transcript, 10/28/2009
- American Press, “Reward for Info in Deaths Increases,” 10/29/2009
- Lafayette Daily Advertiser, “Sending Hope to Heaven-Families of Serial Killer Victims Release Balloons to Loved Ones,” 04/07/2011
- Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, “XXXXX,” Hot Cases
- Jeff Davis Parish Multi-Agency Investigative Team, “More Information on Violent Offenders,” archived website
- United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936–2007
- United States, Social Security Death Index, XXX
rev 09/25/26