Two Baton Rouge women are in custody Monday evening after their 82-year-old relative was discovered dead inside their residence.Baton Rouge police were notified Monday about a deceased woman at the residence in the 1800 block of N. Acadian West. It was there 82-year-old Bessie Looney was found dead."Detectives observed a large amount of flies throughout the house," the BRPD said. "Feces and trash covering the floors of the residence including Bessie's room."Officers began their investigation and located JoLeslie Looney and Lauren Looney who were the primary caregivers for Bessie. JoLeslie is Bessie's daughter and Lauren is her granddaughter."Detectives also noticed that Bessie had several severe bed sores to her body, along with signs of being malnourished," the BRPD said.According to the police report, both JoLeslie and Lauren were aware of Bessie's condition and failed to seek medical attention. Both were charged with cruelty to the infirmed.Detectives with the BRPD will continue their investigation into the case. A court date has not been set for the JoLeslie and Lauren. 13484466

Two Baton Rouge women are in custody Monday evening after their 82-year-old relative was discovered dead inside their residence.

Baton Rouge police were notified Monday about a deceased woman at the residence in the 1800 block of N. Acadian West. It was there 82-year-old Bessie Looney was found dead.


"Detectives observed a large amount of flies throughout the house," the BRPD said. "Feces and trash [also] covering the floors of the residence including Bessie's room."

Officers began their investigation and located JoLeslie Looney and Lauren Looney who were the primary caregivers for Bessie. JoLeslie is Bessie's daughter and Lauren is her granddaughter.

"Detectives also noticed that Bessie had several severe bed sores to her body, along with signs of being malnourished," the BRPD said.

According to the police report, both JoLeslie and Lauren were aware of Bessie's condition and failed to seek medical attention. Both were charged with cruelty to the infirmed.

Detectives with the BRPD will continue their investigation into the case. A court date has not been set for the JoLeslie and Lauren.