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Texas Man Indicted in Mother of Three's Murder
4 Nov
Summary
- Man indicted for murder of mother of three living in his home.
- Investigation uncovered 16 felony charges including sex abuse.
- Victim died after being taken to hospital following seizure report.
A Polk County jury has indicted Cody Allen Laviolette, 36, on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in connection with the death of Kelly Taylor Mariah Little. Little, 31, a mother of three, died at a hospital on May 24, the day after deputies responded to a report of a seizure at Laviolette's home.
Further investigation into Little's suspicious death has resulted in Laviolette facing an additional 14 felony charges. These include multiple counts of aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault of a child, unlawful restraint, assault of a family member, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and bestiality.
Authorities noted that Laviolette's mother was also arrested for manufacturing and delivering a controlled substance. Detectives believe Laviolette may have more victims and are urging anyone with information to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Laviolette remains in custody with his combined bonds totaling $5,400,000.
