Louisiana Unfiltered

In this episode Kiran explores the case of John Barry Simonis, the Ski Mask Rapist, who received 21 life sentences. Former Gonzales Police Chief Bill Landry recounts Simonis's capture and how as a young officer, his seemly unrelated tip led to the rapist’s capture.

Chapters
00:22 Chilling Case of John Barry Simonis
01:46 Introducing Chief Bill Landry
03:23 John Simonis: The Early Years
08:04 A Dangerous Escalation
10:35 The Gonzales Incident
13:46 Investigating the Crime Scene
15:30 Unraveling the Connection
16:37 The Task Force Takes Action
20:50 The Arrest of Simonis
23:49 Simonis's Calculated Crimes
26:59 Reflecting on Te...

It has been 3 years and still no arrests have been made and no know suspects in the murder of Devin Page Jr. Ty Tolliver and Kathy Tolliver share the horrific details of three-year-old Devin Page Jr.'s tragic death due to a stray bullet and quest for justice amidst unanswered questions. Kiran Chawla is joined by Devin's mother Ty Tolliver and Grandmother Kathy Tolliver as they delve into the events preceding the shooting, an individual named Johnny Brown and the negligence of an ankle monitoring company's, underscoring missed opportunities for safety.

Ty discusses her PTSD struggles and the p...

Kiran Chawla interviews East Baton Rouge Mayor/President Sid Edwards on his first 100 days in office, tackling crime, public safety improvements, youth intervention, economic challenges, and his transition from coaching to politics.

Timestamps
01:51 Reflecting on 100 Days in Office
07:17 Tackling Public Safety
10:15 The Reality of Gangs
14:53 Addressing Youth Violence
23:41 Education and Crime Prevention
35:41 Economic Development Initiatives
41:41 The Challenge of Attracting Business
46:25 Financial State of Baton Rouge
49:12 The St. George Incorporation
53:32 Moving Forward Together

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In this episode Jim Chapman joins Kiran Chawla as they break down the 1995 shooting of Michael Gerardi, the subsequent conviction of Shareef Cousin in the murder and the turn of events that would release Cousin from prison.

Timestamps
07:19 A Shocking Turn of Events
07:58 Investigating the Murder
11:26 Eyewitness Reliability Issues
13:37 Trial and Testimony
16:07 The Verdict
20:19 A Historic Sentencing
22:41 Appeals and Reversals
23:08 Dismissing the Case
24:20 Cousin After Prison
28:38 A Return to Crime

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BRPD Deputy Chief Chris McClure sits down with Kiran as they discuss a 30% overdose rate reduction in East Baton Rouge as they highlight the results of several large busts in the capital city.
 
Timestamps
01:26 Local Overdose Reduction Success
02:40 Understanding Fentanyl's Deadly Impact
09:41 The Rise of Counterfeit Pills
11:43 How Fentanyl is Sold
22:56 Major Drug Busts and Their Impact
33:50 Collaborative Efforts in Drug Enforcement
40:49 Commitment to Overdose Prevention

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In this episode, Kiran Chawla speaks with Kim Watson. Kim shares her sister Nanette's tragic story, whose 2017 death was misreported as a fire but revealed to be a shooting. 
 
Timestamps
09:26 Threats and Fears
12:53 The Day of the Fire
14:33 The Investigation Unfolds
17:00 The Fire Chief's Role
25:42 Uncovering Infidelity
36:06 Autopsy and Cover-Up
41:09 Remembering Nanette 

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In this episode of “Louisiana Unfiltered” Host Kiran Chawla sits down with Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard and the world renowned host of TruBlu TV’s  “Take Down” as well as the classic “To Catch A Predator” series, host Chris Hansen as they discuss this growing danger that exist online and how they teamed up to stop it.

Timestamps
01:09 The Livingston Parish Takedown
05:07 Insights from Chris Hansen
06:48 Educating Parents on Online Safety
08:39 The Importance of Awareness
16:54 Parental Responsibility in the Digital Age
18:21 Real-Life Experiences with Predators
21:43 Sheriff Ard's Perspective
23:43 The Role of Law Enf...

Kiran Chawla and Daniel Brown explore the impending executions in the state of Louisiana, and the approved use of nitrogen gas as the method.

Timestamps
01:36 Controversial History of Executions
03:55 Cases That Made Headlines
06:01 Evolution of Execution Methods
13:32 The Electric Chair's Dark Legacy
14:59 Gender Disparities on Death Row
15:47 Racial and Legal Concerns
39:55 The Role of DNA 

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Kiran Chawla explores former BRPD Officer Donald Steele's malfeasance conviction, detailing his coercive tactics during a traffic stop.

Timestamps
00:19 The Case Unfolds
01:19 The Incident at Burbank Drive
06:53  Administrative Leave Dilemma
18:35  Indictment and Its Implications
26:37 The Grand Jury's Decision
35:16 A Troubling Verdict
37:57 The Supreme Court's Ruling
40:03 Judge Rose's Controversial Actions

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