Sulphur convenient store clerk killed at work
By Amanda Ward
LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - Murder shocks the Sulphur community after a man allegedly kills a convenient store clerk for his car.
James Richard, 21, is being held without bond and the Calcasieu Correctional Center.
Sulphur Police Asst. Chief Glenn Berry said Richard entered the EZ Mart on Highway 90 and Cities Service Hwy and killed Benjamin Mevis, 26.
"It's a totally senseless killing that happened here (Citgo), last night. Mr. Richard came in and the only thing we can notice that's missing is Mr. Mevis's car," said Asst. Chief Berry.
Amanda: Is there any reason to believe that the suspect knew the victim?
Asst. Chief Berry: No, I don't believe there's any reason to believe that.
Amanda: So, basically all this for his car?
Asst. Chief Berry: That's the way it appears. Just totally senseless.
After realizing the only thing missing was Mevis's car, Sulphur Police put out a BOLO (be on the look out) for the vehicle. Within an hour, a Lake Charles police officer reportedly spotted Richard walking down Legion Street then located the car blocks away.
Back at the station, a makeshift memorial composed of a white teddy bear, roses, and "I love you" balloons can be seen beneath the crime tape.
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Ben was a friend of mine for TEN YEARS. This BASTARD killed Ben for his car. HIS FUCKING CAR. Ben would have GIVEN it to him. there was NO need for that.
He didn't shoot him.. he stabbed him in the fucking throat with a screwdriver.. FOR HIS FUCKING CAR!
I am so angry and full of hate.. and at the same time soo sad for his family
