The NOPD has arrested Benjamin J. Camp, (Black male DOB:10/22/2000) in connection with a homicide that occurred this evening (June 28, 2025) in the 2000 block of Marigny Street.
At about 5:09 p.m., Fifth District Officers responded to a miscellaneous call at the location. Upon arrival, officers met with a man who reported shooting his girlfriend and burying her in the backyard.
Investigators discovered what appeared to be human remains around the rear of the home. EMS arrived and declared the victim deceased on scene.
A search warrant was executed and during the search, the human remains were uncovered. Benjamin Camp was taken in for questioning and subsequently arrested.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and official cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Camp was taken to the Orleans Justice Center and booked on charges of second degree murder.
All persons are presume innocent until proven guilty.
No further information is available.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111.