A&E’s true-crime series Murder at the Motel continues with its fourth episode, titled “Murder in the Parish,” airing on June 5, 2024.
On March 24, 2016, a distressing phone call was made to the DeRidder, Louisiana Sheriff’s Office from the owner of Dee’s Motel, who reported finding a woman dead in room 6. When police arrived, they discovered a gruesome scene: the body of Sonya Ortego, who had been staying at the motel with her fiancé for two months, bore signs of a brutal attack.
The investigation unfolds as detectives interview witnesses and collect evidence, leading them to suspect a killer may be roaming free in DeRidder.
“Murder in the Parish” looks into the tragic case, focusing on the personal story of Sonya Ortego and the dedicated work of law enforcement officers in their pursuit of justice.
Murder at the Motel explores tragic murder cases set in motels, where anonymity and transience often play a role. The series relates the stories of victims and investigations from the perspectives of both family members and law enforcement.
Murder at the Motel: Murder in the Parish airs on A&E on June 5, 2024, at 10:00 PM.
