16 years later, murder in Freret area remains unsolved

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — 16 years after the murder of a 19-year-old in the Freret neighborhood, the case remains unsolved. It’s the focus of the latest Wheel of Justice report.

On April 12, 2008, the body of Jonathan Aris was found under a house in the 4900 block of Willow Street. He’d been shot to death.

About a week later, Crimestoppers joined the New Orleans Police Department at the scene to speak with reporters and announce an increase in the reward for tips. To this day, nobody has been convicted of the crime.

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Aris’ family members told WGNO News that police have been close to making an arrest, so they’re holding out hope that someone with information will come forward and help solve the case.

To see the latest Wheel of Justice report, watch the video at the top of this story. If you have information that could help police find the person responsible for the murder, call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

So far, more than 460 people have been booked after their cases rolled on the Wheel of Justice.

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