Mystery Surrounds 40-Year-Old Cold Case in Louisiana Woods A decades-old unsolved murder case is set to resurface in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, where 17-year-old Roxanne Sharp's life was tragically cut short in 1982. The high school student's body was found in the woods, about 30 miles north of New Orleans, sparking a massive investigation that yielded few leads. Despite the passing of 40 years, the case remains a source of fascination and frustration for local authorities and the community, with many questions still unanswered about the circumstances surrounding Roxanne's death. As investigators revisit the evidence and re-examine the case, new hope is emerging that justice may finally be served for Roxanne and her loved ones.
In 1982, teenager Roxanne Sharp was killed in the woods of St. Tammany Parish, about 30 miles north of New Orleans.
