Clay and Sheila Fletcher were “adamant” that their daughter Lacey was “of sound mind to make her own type of decisions,” according to District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla. She was found covered in maggots and sores and “melted” into a hole in the living room couch of the family’s Slaughter home. Ewell Bickham, according to the news outlet. Lacey may have sat in her own filth for about 12 years, according to the coroner, Dr. 3, the Advocate reported.Ī grand jury later handed down the indictment in the murder of the 36-year-old, who weighed less than 100 pounds and was found on a ratty couch covered in urine and feces. Sheila and Clay Fletcher were arrested without incident Monday in the death of their daughter, Lacey Ellen Fletcher, on Jan. Suspect in slaying of NYPD cop’s mom made three confessions: prosecutorsĪ Louisiana couple whose daughter was found dead - covered in human waste after sitting fused into their couch for up to 12 years - have been indicted on second-degree murder charges in the shocking case of “acute medical neglect.” Jailed Indiana GOP candidate, charged with killing wife, wins primary election Victim claims ‘hunter-like’ Casey White is on level of Charles Manson, Ted Bundy 18-year-old woman found dead in Brooklyn home, boyfriend in custody