Crime & Justice

Man Facing Rape Charges Faked His Death—but Was Wearing an Ankle Monitor, Cops Say

WHOOPS

Police say they tracked him to a Walmart on the day of his supposed drowning in a kayaking mishap.

Allison Quinn
Allison Quinn 

News Editor

Alleged rapist Melvin Emde
St Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office
Allison Quinn

Allison Quinn

News Editor

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