Fifteen murder cases are set for trial this year in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes
All dates are subject to change.
In Louisiana, first- and second-degree murder convictions carry mandatory life sentences without the possibility of parole. For first-degree murder, prosecutors may also seek the death penalty.
A principal, or accomplice, can face the same penalty even if he or she doesn't commit the actual murder.
This list does not include manslaughter, vehicular homicide or negligent homicide cases. It also doesn't include anyone charged with murder who is not yet set for trial.
LAFOURCHE
Jerrard Major Sr., of Raceland, is set for trial May 8 in Judge Walter Lanier's courtroom. He is charged with two counts of second-degree murder in the shootings of 41-year-old Nikki Landry, of Larose, and 54-year-old Harry Lefort, of Cut Off. Their bodies were found Sept. 22, 2013, in Landry's apartment on West Fourth Street.
TERREBONNE
Zamante Alvis, of Houma, is set for trial Tuesday in Judge Juan Pickett's courtroom. He is charged with second-degree murder in the July 10, 2016, shooting of 17-year-old Roderick Davis Jr. in Scott Lane Park. The Houma resident's body was found the next day.
Michael Diggs, of Houma, is set for trial Tuesday in Pickett's courtroom. He is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the June 29, 2016, shootings of 23-year-old John Darjean and 29-year-old Troy Deroche, both of Houma. Darjean's body was found outside an apartment building on Thomas Drive, and Deroche's was found in a car on East Street.
Travelyn Gims, of Houma; Jerod Mosely, of Houma; and Landry Watkins Jr., of Bourg, are set for trial Tuesday in Pickett's courtroom. They are charged with second-degree murder in the April 19 death of 25-year-old Da'Ronte Howard, of Ashland. Howard was shot outside of a home on Larry Street.
Raashon Rainey, of Gray, and Malcolm Vanburen, of Schriever, are set for trial Tuesday in Pickett's courtroom. They are charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of 49-year-old Steven Portier, of Gray. Portier's body was found Dec. 23, 2014, inside his home on Gaidry Street.
Walter Rosario-Colon, of Houma, is set for trial Tuesday in Pickett's courtroom. He is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 23-year-old Antonio Aguado, of Houma. Aguado was hit in the head with a pool stick at a bar on Grinage Street and died Sept. 19, 2016.
Miranda Gilley, of Houma, is set for trial Jan. 22 in Judge George Larke Jr.'s courtroom. She is charged with second-degree murder in the July 11 stabbing of 24-year-old Jessica McGehee, of Houma, at the Belmere Luxury Apartments.
Joshua Calloway, of Houma, is set for trial Feb. 20 in Judge Randy Bethancourt's courtroom. He is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of 56-year-old Kerry Randolph, of Houma. Randolph's body was found July 10, 2016, in a pickup truck outside a bar on Howard Avenue.
Treyvance Fanguy, of Houma, is set for trial Feb. 20 in Bethancourt's courtroom. He is charged with second-degree murder in the Aug. 8, 2013, shooting of 20-year-old Vincent Naquin at Naquin's home on Louise Street in Houma.
Jalen Francis, of Chauvin, is set for trial Feb. 20 in Bethancourt's courtoom. He is charged with first-degree murder in the Dec. 18, 2013, shooting of 25-year-old Elizabeth Davis, of Chauvin, in the Smithridge community.
Deandre Pharagood, of Thibodaux, is set for trial Feb. 20 in Bethancourt's courtroom. He is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of 87-year-old Anthony Lirette. The victim's body was found Oct. 14, 2016, outside his home on Bayou Black Drive.
Donovan Wright, of Thibodaux, is set for trial Feb. 20 in Bethancourt's courtroom. He is charged as a principal to the second-degree murder of 24-year-old Alvin George III, of Houma. George was found shot and killed Oct. 7, 2016, in a vehicle near Gray and West Main streets in Gray.
Jordan Cooks, of Lake Charles, is set for trial Feb. 26 in Judge David Arceneaux's courtroom. He is charged with first-degree murder in the Dec. 31, 2016, shooting of 24-year-old Dondre Turner, of Houma. Turner was shot outside a convenience store along West Park Avenue in Schriever.
Maurice Banks, Anthony Sylvester and Elward Williams, all of Houma, are set for trial March 19 in Judge Johnny Walker's courtroom. Sylvester and Williams are charged with second-degree murder, and Banks is charged as a principal. They are accused in the Oct. 28, 2015, shooting of 18-year-old Corey Butler, of Houma, on Morgan Street.
Kyle Cedotal, of Houma, is set for trial March 19 in Walker's courtroom. He is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of 24-year-old Robert Swan, of Houma. Swan's body was found Oct. 7, 2015, in a car on Bayou Black Drive in Gibson.
-- Staff Writer Bridget Mire can be reached at 448-7639 or bridget.mire@dailycomet.com. Follow her on Twitter @bridget_mire.