‘Killing Spree’ survivor turns trauma into art

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on April 26, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Erin DeLeon shows off her ceramic plate which she made as a tribute to her uncle who was murdered in 1998. Her work will be featured in the senior thesis art show, which opensContinueContinue reading “‘Killing Spree’ survivor turns trauma into art”

Survivors speak out about sexual assault

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on April 26, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Editorial note: The names in this story have been changed to protect the victims. For women living with the uncertainty of whether their next swipe right on Tinder could be a fun new dateContinueContinue reading “Survivors speak out about sexual assault”

Lumberton man fails to register as sex offender in Louisiana

Dana Pratt | Photo: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 25, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A man from Lumberton was arrested and charged with failing to register as a sex offender where he worked in Louisiana. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies said they received a tipContinueContinue reading “Lumberton man fails to register as sex offender in Louisiana”

Nederland man charged with sexual abuse of two 9-year-old girls, drugging one victim

Content note: description of child sexual assault This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A Nederland resident was indicted by a Jefferson County Grand Jury Nov. 15 for continuous sexual abuse of a child and aggravated child sexual assault, according to court documents. Eric Joseph Scott,ContinueContinue reading “Nederland man charged with sexual abuse of two 9-year-old girls, drugging one victim”

Lake Charles man charged with sexual assault 20 years later

Content note: description of sexual assault This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A man currently serving time for robbery has now been charged with a 1997 rape in Lake Charles. Lorenoza Danela Carlos, 41, was served a warrant for aggravated rape Nov. 15 by authoritiesContinueContinue reading “Lake Charles man charged with sexual assault 20 years later”