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State of Louisiana v. Lenton James VanBuren
Date: 05-06-2026
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Circuit Court, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Plaintiff's Attorney: Orleans Parish, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder.
By Kent Morlan
Lenton James VanBuren was also involved in one of the most serious jail escape incidents in recent New Orleans history, an attempt not only to flee custody, but to evade accountability. That effort ultimately failed due to coordinated action among regional law enforcement partners, including the United States Marshals Service, resulting in the apprehension and return of all escapees to custody.
Lenton James VanBuren accused of second-degree murder in the 2021 killing of Aurrel Brown, whose life was taken in broad daylight on Chef Menteur Highway.
Assistant District Attorney Corbin Bates, who led the prosecution, emphasized the devastating impact of the crime and the importance of community cooperation in securing justice.
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Which court heard State of Louisiana v. Lenton James VanBuren?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, LA. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Louisiana v. Lenton James VanBuren?
Plaintiff's attorney: Orleans Parish, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder. By Kent Morlan Lenton James VanBuren was also involved in one of the most serious jail escape incidents in recent New Orleans history, an attempt not only to flee custody, but to evade accountability. That effort ultimately failed due to coordinated action among regional law enforcement partners, including the United States Marshals Service, resulting in the apprehension and return of all escapees to custody. Lenton James VanBuren accused of second-degree murder in the 2021 killing of Aurrel Brown, whose life was taken in broad daylight on Chef Menteur Highway. Assistant District Attorney Corbin Bates, who led the prosecution, emphasized the devastating impact of the crime and the importance of community cooperation in securing justice..
When was State of Louisiana v. Lenton James VanBuren decided?
This case was decided on May 6, 2026.