February 9, 2023: 16th Judicial District Attorney Bo Duhé announces that:
On December 29, 2013, Chrystal Clues shot and killed her husband, Kendall Alexander. Ms. Clues claimed that Mr. Alexander had attacked her and that she shot him in self-defense. However, the law enforcement investigation revealed significant discrepancies in Ms. Clues’ claims—for example, Mr. Alexander had gotten off the phone immediately before he was shot; there were no signs of a struggle in the apartment; and Mr. Alexander had been shot at least six times in the back.
The defendant pled guilty to manslaughter before the Honorable Judge Keith R.J. Comeaux. There was a lengthy delay in sentencing as a result of litigation. However, yesterday, February 8, 2023, Judge Comeaux sentenced the defendant to 252 months (21 years) at hard labor for the crime.
Mr. Duhé says, “The road was long, but Kendall Alexander’s family has been unwavering in their commitment to seeing that justice was done in this case. I also appreciate Judge Comeaux hearing the evidence and reaching a fair and just sentence.”
The investigation was handled by Louisiana State Police with scientific analysis by the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Assistant District Attorneys W. Claire Howington and Brady Holtzclaw prosecuted the sentencing.