Tuesday, October 1, Winn Parish Sheriff Josh McAllister received a report of a missing person.  The family of Marvin Lewis Jr. of Winnfield, stated they had not had any contact with Marvin for 24 hours and were concerned.  The Lewis family also reported they had received information their son, Marvin Lewis Jr., had been shot. 

Investigators from Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office and Winnfield City Police Department began interviewing possible witnesses and people who recently had been in contact with Marvin Lewis Jr. Investigators were able to learn a 2013 white Nissan Versa belonging to the Lewis Family was missing along with Marvin.  A BOLO (Be on Lookout) was issued for the Nissan and sent to surrounding parishes.

Thursday, October 3, at approximately 11:30 a.m., deputies from the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office located an abandoned vehicle matching the description of the missing Nissan.   The vehicle was located on Brewton Camp Road at the intersection with Coldwater Road.  After verifying the vehicle through the VIN number and registration, a search warrant was obtained for the vehicle.  Inside the trunk of the vehicle, deputies discovered the body of a black male.  The deceased was later determined to be that of Marvin Lewis Jr. who had been missing since September 30.  The body is being sent to Little Rock where an autopsy will be performed.

Two people have been arrested concerning the disappearance and death of Marvin Lewis Jr.  Zephaniah Davis of Winnfield, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.  Catherine Cable of Winnfield was arrested and charged with Accessory to Second Degree Murder.  Both individuals were booked into the Winn Parish Detention Center.  According to Sheriff McAllister, the investigation is continuing, and other arrest or charges could be pending.

Sheriff McAllister thanked his staff, the Winnfield City Police Department, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Probation and Parole for their assistance during this investigation.

He also reminds the public that all parties are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.