Woman killed in Louisiana identified as Vicksburg native

REGION 3 NEWS RELEASE
January 11, 2025

UPDATE Louisiana State Police Arrest Mississippi Man Following Madison Parish Homicide

Louisiana State Police Detectives-Monroe Field Office (LSP MFO) continued the investigation into the January 9, 2025, homicide that occurred in the 500 block of Byson Road. The incident claimed the life of 35-year-old Brittany Mays of Vicksburg, MS.

As the investigation progressed and with the information obtained, LSP MFO secured an arrest warrant from the 6th Judicial District Court and arrested 36-year-old Nathan Kirkley of Vicksburg, MS, for second-degree murder.

Kirkley was arrested without incident and booked into the Madison Parish Detention Center. The investigation remains active and ongoing; further information will be released when it becomes available.

The public plays a vital role in identifying suspects and is urged to report criminal or suspicious activity. The Louisiana State Police online reporting system is also available to the public through a convenient, anonymous, and secure reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. Citizens can access the form by visiting lsp.org and clicking the Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity.

REGION 3 ORIGINAL RELEASE
January 9, 2025

Louisiana State Police Investigating Madison Parish Homicide

Madison Parish – On Thursday, January 9, 2025, at approximately 3:25 p.m., Louisiana State Police Detectives-Monroe Field Office (LSP MFO) were requested by the Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office (MPSO) to investigate a homicide.

Initial findings from the investigation revealed an incident occurred in the 500 block of Byson Road, which resulted in one person being pronounced deceased. LSP MFO will serve as the lead investigating agency, with MPSO assisting. The investigation remains active and ongoing. No further information is available at this time.

Anyone with information and/or pictures and video is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives. The Louisiana State Police online reporting system is available to the public through a convenient, anonymous, and secure reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. The form can be accessed by visiting lsp.org and clicking the Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity, or call the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.