Ouachita Parish – On Monday, September 22, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., 24-year-old Brian Freeman of Oak Grove, who was wanted for the murder of 43-year-old Kasi Hayden of Oak Grove, was arrested by the West Monroe Police Department on charges of shoplifting and the warrant for second-degree murder.
He was subsequently processed into the Ouachita Correction Center without incident. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with additional charges pending. No further information is available at this time.
See below for the initial news release.
REGION 3 NEWS RELEASE
September 20, 2025
Help Needed: Louisiana State Police Investigating West Carroll Parish Homicide
Oak Grove – On Friday, September 19, 2025, at approximately 6:33 p.m., Louisiana State Police Detectives-Monroe Field Office (LSP MFO) were requested by the West Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office (WCPSO) to investigate a homicide that occurred in the 700 block of Macon Front Road. The incident claimed the life of 43-year-old Kasi Hayden of Oak Grove.
As the investigation has progressed through interviews and the collection of evidence, LSP MFO secured a second-degree murder arrest warrant for 24-year-old Brian Freeman of Oak Grove through the 5th Judicial District Court.
Freeman is believed to be in possession of a blue 2010 Honda Civic displaying Louisiana license plate 271HBT.
LSP MFO will serve as the lead investigating agency, with WCPSO assisting. The investigation remains active and ongoing. No further information is available at this time.
Anyone with information on Freeman's whereabouts is encouraged to contact Troop F at (318) 345-0000 or dial 911.