TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. – Residents of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana were shocked to learn about the tragic death of a renowned therapist in their community. Dr. William Nicholas Abraham, a 69-year-old therapist, was found deceased, his body wrapped in a tarp along Highway 51. Authorities are now actively seeking a person of interest in connection to what they describe as a “violent attack” that resulted in his death.
According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, Dr. Abraham sustained blunt force trauma to his head, neck, and shoulders during the attack. Sheriff Gerald Sticker emphasized the severity of the assault, highlighting the extensive bruising left on the victim’s body. Investigators believe that the attack took place elsewhere before Dr. Abraham’s body was abandoned along the highway.
In a further development, law enforcement officials were able to recover Dr. Abraham’s stolen vehicle, which had been missing following the incident. However, the individual driving the vehicle at the time of recovery managed to escape on foot and remains at large. Deputies have since released images of a person of interest captured on store surveillance footage, believed to be the last person in possession of the victim’s vehicle.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are focused on determining the exact location where the violent attack transpired. Despite a thorough search of Dr. Abraham’s residence, no evidence of criminal activity was found at the scene. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may assist in resolving this tragic case by contacting the Tangipahoa Parish Criminal Investigations Office.
To maintain anonymity, individuals with tips can reach out to Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa via their dedicated tip line or website. The search for answers continues as the residents of Tangipahoa Parish come to terms with the loss of a well-respected member of their community.