On April 1, 2026, in unincorporated Carencro, Louisiana, Raylon James Wiltz allegedly shot and killed his estranged girlfriend Dalana Elisa Charlot before shooting himself in a murder-suicide. Dalana Charlot was pronounced dead at the scene, and Wiltz died later at a local hospital. Charlot had previously obtained a restraining order against Wiltz after he was arrested for simple battery and had threatened her with a knife. The restraining order was dismissed after Charlot failed to appear in court. The case remains under investigation.
Country: United States
State/Province: Louisiana, United States
City/Region: Carencro
Incident Type: Murder-Suicide
Relationship Status: Ex-partners
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Incident Date: April 1, 2026
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Man kills estranged girlfriend, self in murder-suicide near Carencro, deputies say
Domestic Violence
The case involves a domestic violence pattern where an estranged romantic partner with a history of mental instability and prior threats escalated to a fatal shooting followed by suicide. The presence of a restraining order and prior battery arrest indicates ongoing conflict and risk factors typical in domestic violence murder-suicides.
Authorities responded to a shooting report and found both victims with gunshot wounds. Preliminary investigation indicates Wiltz shot Charlot before shooting himself. Charlot had a restraining order against Wiltz, which was dismissed after she failed to appear in court. Wiltz was arrested for simple battery earlier. The case remains under investigation.
No significant confusion reported; suspect and victim identities and sequence of events are clear. The restraining order dismissal and lack of court appearance by the victim may complicate legal follow-up.
On April 1, 2026, deputies responded to a shooting in Carencro and found Dalana Charlot dead at the scene and Raylon Wiltz wounded. Wiltz died later at the hospital. Prior to the incident, Charlot had obtained a restraining order against Wiltz after he was arrested for battery and had threatened her with a knife. The restraining order was dismissed in February due to her absence at court. The shooting is believed to be a murder-suicide by Wiltz.
High risk due to prior battery arrest, restraining order, threats with a weapon, and suicidal ideation. The escalation to lethal violence was preceded by documented warning signs.
Restraining orders and prior arrests for domestic violence are critical early warning signs. Failure to maintain protective legal measures can increase risk. Mental health issues and suicidal ideation in perpetrators are important risk factors for escalation to lethal violence.
The restraining order, prior battery arrest, and threats with a knife were key early signals indicating risk of violence.
Court records of restraining order and battery arrest, deputies' report of shooting scene, and victim's failure to appear in court helped connect the case.
Police scene investigation, court records, and witness reports from deputies were strongest evidence types.
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No follow-up reports available beyond initial investigation and obituary details.
Exact relationship duration and detailed motives remain unclear. The reasons for the victim's failure to appear in court are not reported.