A suspect who was indicted last month in the homicide of a retired elementary school principal has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and another charge in the case.
Michael Lee Guidry, 50, of Morgan City, was arraigned Monday in 16th Judicial District Court on charges of first-degree murder and theft less than $1,000. Guidry pleaded not guilty to both charges before Judge Keith Comeaux.
On Jan. 24, a grand jury indicted Guidry on the first-degree murder charge in the death of Patricia Lynne Russo, and Assistant District Attorney Anthony Saleme filed a bill of information charging him with theft ...