# Not Giving Up: BRPD Chief T.J. Morse on the Continued Search for Ja’Derrius Minnieweather

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Podcast: [Louisiana Unfiltered](https://stenobird.com/podcast/louisiana-unfiltered-6742503)
Published: 2026-08-06T05:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with BRPD Chief T.J. Morse as he discusses the continued search efforts in the East Baton Rouge Parish Landfill to bring Ja’Derrius Minnieweather home. They talk about how a body isn't necessary at this point for a prosecution and that they're wanting to give a family some sense of closure. They wrap up talking about the shooting at the Mall of Louisiana and recruiting is ongoing at this time for the next BRPD academy after the agency has now become the highest paid department in the state. Timestamps 08:39 Evidence Leads to Landfill 19:47 Search Operations Begin 32:28 Ongoing Commitment 3:12 How the Search Area Shrunk 40:07 Questions About the Teen Girl 45:09 Mall Shooting UpdateTags Local Sponsors for this episode include: Neighbors Federal Credit Union: Another Chance Bail Bonds: Family Worship Center Church Twin Team Realty If you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further! Call (225) 354-9761 Today! Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:

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