TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. – The community in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, has been shaken by the discovery of the body of Dr. William Nicholas Abraham, a well-known therapist in the area. His body was found wrapped in a tarp along Highway 51, the victim of a violent attack that has left authorities searching for answers.
According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, Dr. Abraham, 69, suffered fatal injuries from blunt force trauma to his head, neck, and shoulders in the attack. Sheriff Gerald Sticker described the incident as a brutal and physical assault, noting extensive bruising on the victim’s body. Investigators believe that the attack took place at a different location before the body was dumped along the highway.
In a tragic turn of events, Dr. Abraham’s stolen vehicle was later recovered, but the person believed to be linked to the crime managed to flee the scene after crashing the vehicle and escaping on foot. Authorities have since released images of a person of interest, seen in store surveillance footage and identified as the last known individual in possession of Dr. Abraham’s vehicle.
The focus of the investigation now shifts to determining the exact location where the attack on Dr. Abraham took place. Despite searching the therapist’s home for any evidence of foul play, authorities have found no indication of a crime being committed there.
As the community reels from this shocking loss, anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Tangipahoa Parish Criminal Investigations Office. Tips can also be anonymously provided to Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa through their tip line or website. The search for justice in this heinous crime continues as authorities work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind Dr. Abraham’s tragic death.