St. Landry Parish jury convicts Aymond of murder

Prosecutors used maps, video, and witness testimony to establish the travel and timeline of the crime.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:55pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single piece of police evidence related to the murder case, such as a bloodied object or a broken piece of the victim's personal effects, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the investigative process.Forensic evidence from the murder case provides crucial clues to investigators piecing together the timeline and details of the crime.Lafayette Today

A St. Landry Parish jury has unanimously convicted 30-year-old Nicholas Aymond of the second-degree murder of 64-year-old Stanley Aultman II. Both Aymond and Aultman were from Lafayette, Louisiana. Prosecutors presented evidence including maps, video, and witness testimony to establish the travel and timeline of the murder.

Why it matters

This conviction highlights the importance of thorough investigation and evidence gathering in homicide cases, especially when the victim and perpetrator are not directly connected. The use of technology like mapping and video surveillance can be crucial in piecing together the details of a crime.

The details

Prosecutors were able to establish the travel and timeline of the murder using maps, video, and witness testimony. The victim, Stanley Aultman II, left his home on April 2 and was later found dead. Nicholas Aymond, a 30-year-old from the same Lafayette area, was convicted of the second-degree murder.

  • On March 26, 2026, a St. Landry Parish jury reached a unanimous verdict.
  • The murder of Stanley Aultman II occurred on April 2, the date he left his home.

The players

Nicholas Aymond

A 30-year-old man from Lafayette, Louisiana who was convicted of the second-degree murder of Stanley Aultman II.

Stanley Aultman II

A 64-year-old man from Lafayette, Louisiana who was the victim of the second-degree murder.

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The takeaway

This case demonstrates the importance of thorough investigation and the use of technology like mapping and video surveillance in solving homicide cases, even when the victim and perpetrator do not have an obvious direct connection.