Man arrested in Arizona for allegedly killing 14-year-old Louisiana girl

BASTROP, LA (KNOE) — An arrest has been made in connection to the human remains that were found in Bastrop, Louisiana.

According to the Bastrop Police Department, the remains were found in the woods behind 1510 Daisy Street on June 23.

Authorities have identified the body as 14-year-old Ashley Barnes. Barnes’ family reported her missing on June 20.

A felony arrest warrant was later issued by Bastrop PD for 44-year-old Montrell Donell Holmes.

On June 27, the U.S. Marshall’s Service in the State of Arizona located Holmes by using cell phone tower pings. He was arrested for second-degree murder.

Assistant Bastrop Police Chief Richard Pace said, “It is challenging to take on an investigation of this scope that began with another agency. Our guys have worked non-stop since we were brought in to handle this investigation, and I couldn’t be more proud of them. We have done our best so that Ashley receives justice, and the family may one day find some form of closure. I would especially like to commend Capt. Gerald Givens and Detective Libby Brixey on their investigation and dedication.”

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