Mitchell Sentenced to Life for Second Degree Murder

Today, November 23rd, Judge Michael Canaday sentenced Nathaniel Mitchell III, 43, Lake Charles, to life in prison without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence on one (1) count Second Degree Murder.
In 2019, Mitchell shot and killed the victim and then later took part in burning the victim’s body.
Assistant District Attorneys Jacob Johnson and Taylor Alexander prosecuted the case for the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office.