Body Found in Acadia Parish Bayou, Victim Identified

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Investigators in Acadia Parish, Louisiana are continuing to search for answers after a woman's body was discovered in Bayou Queue de Tortue last month. The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Annie Peter-Lewis from the New Iberia area, but authorities say determining what happened has been difficult due to the body being in the water for an extended period of time.

Why it matters

The discovery of Peter-Lewis's body in the bayou has raised many questions, and authorities are hoping the public can provide information that could help move the investigation forward. Solving this case is important for providing closure to the victim's family and potentially uncovering any foul play that may have occurred.

The details

On February 26, deputies were called after fishermen spotted a body in Bayou Queue de Tortue along the Acadia and Vermilion Parish line. Investigators say the woman had been in the water for an extended period, making it difficult to immediately determine her identity. Through DNA testing, the victim was identified as Annie Peter-Lewis, a 43-year-old woman from the New Iberia area. Authorities say family members told them they had not heard from Peter-Lewis for several weeks before her body was discovered, and they are now working to retrace her final weeks to determine what happened.

• On February 26, deputies were called after fishermen spotted a body in Bayou Queue de Tortue.
• Authorities were able to identify the victim as Annie Peter-Lewis through DNA testing.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Investigators say they are encouraging anyone who may have seen Peter-Lewis or knows who she may have been around in the weeks before her death to contact them or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.