Dr. William Nicholas Abraham, a 69-year-old mental health specialist from Baton Rouge, has been identified from a body discovered wrapped in a tarp near Highway 51 in Tangipahoa Parish.
Abraham died from blunt force injuries, as confirmed by detectives, and his death is being looked at as a homicide.
Abraham’s body was found on Sunday morning, folded up in a tarp and left behind, along the road between Fluker and the Village of Tangipahoa, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Right now, investigators are trying to figure out where the murder happened. Sheriff Sid Gautreaux confirmed the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office’s participation in the inquiry on Monday.
Anybody with information regarding this case is urged to call the Tangipahoa Parish Criminal Investigations Office at 985-902-2008, according to the authorities. Tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa by calling 1-800-554-5245 or on their website if the informant would prefer to remain anonymous.
In the wake of this tragic incident, we extend our deepest condolences to the families affected by this heart-wrenching loss. As they grapple with the indescribable pain of bidding farewell to their loved ones, we share in their sorrow and stand in solidarity during this time of profound grief.