Criminal Justice Matters: Roy Malone, Michael T. Wade, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: October 6, 1976 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Roy Malone Found Dead Of Gunshot

Roy W. Malone, 42, of Winnfield was found dead near the ICC railroad track,
east of the 167 crossing about 9:15 a.m. Saturday, October 2, according to
Winn Parish Sheriff Dan L. Page.

Later that day, Michael Wade 17 of Winnfield voluntarily reported to the
sheriff's office in connection with the incident and was later charged with
negligent homicide and placed in the Winn Parish jail.

Malone had been squirrel hunting with his brother-in-law, Carl Collins of
Minden, who found the body.

Malone was pronounced dead at the scene by Winn Parish Deputy Coroner Dr. John
McElwee.  He had been shot in the back.

Sheriff Page said that the investigation was continuing and that he is waiting
results of an autopsy and examination of other physical evidence by the
Northwest Crime Lab in Bossier City.

Funeral services for Mr. Malone were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 5.



Obituary

Malone Rites Conducted Tues., Oct. 5

Services for Roy Malone, 42, of Winnfield were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the
chapel of Southern Funeral Home here with Rev. James D. Hodgson officiating. 
Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Malone died of a gunshot wound while hunting Saturday, October 2, 1976.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edith Malone of Winnfield; one son, Randall
Malone of Winnfield; two daughters, Miss Lacinda Malone and Miss Diedra Malone
both of Winnfield; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Malone of Winnfield; one
brother, Robert Malone of Bossier City, and two sisters, Mrs. Clovis Braswell
of Winnfield and Mrs. Carl Collins of Minden.