The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested two people in connection to a body that was found stuffed in a container on Jan. 31, 2022. The victim was identified as Crystal Scott.
Deanne Garret, 45, and Denyer Garrett, 53, were arrested on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in connection to Scott’s murder. Both are charged with unlawful disposal of remains.
On Friday, Jan. 28, deputies responded to a call regarding a deceased woman’s body found inside a plastic storage container on a property along Rue De Le Bois Rd. in Prairieville. Later, deputies identified the body as Crystal Scott.
During their investigation, detectives arrested Sedrick Credit, 43, who was last seen with Scott.
He was charged with unlawful disposal of remains, failure to seek assistance, and obstruction of justice.
Following Credit’s arrest, detectives learned he visited Deanne and Denyer Garrett’s home, who allegedly assisted Credit with the disposal of Scott’s remains.
Both Deanna and Denyer Garret confirmed with detectives that they did supply Credit with materials, such as tape, and helped him move Scott’s remains.
Both were arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail.
Scott’s official cause of death remains under investigation. Detectives are awaiting the results of a toxicology report. Further details regarding this case are limited at this time.
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