NATCHITOCHES, La. — Tamela Berguin, 55, of Natchitoches, was fatally stabbed at a residence on Amulet Street Saturday evening, October 31, 2026. A 33-year-old man, identified as Darrell Davis, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder, according to the Natchitoches Police Department.
Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Amulet Street at approximately 6:06 p.m. in response to a reported disturbance. When officers arrived, they found Berguin suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene by the Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office.
Police located Davis inside the residence and took him into custody without incident. He was subsequently booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center on a second-degree murder charge.
The Natchitoches Police Department acknowledged assistance from the Louisiana State Police, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Northwestern State University Police Department during the investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Gavin Watson at 318-951-0786. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the P3 Tips app or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at 318-238-2388.
Police said information leading to an arrest may qualify for a reward of up to $5,000. The investigation remains ongoing.
