In the Home of the Happy

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In 1983 in Mamou, Louisiana, my great-grandfather was mysteriously kidnapped and murdered. 40 years later, in my forthcoming book, I attempt to tell his story, and the story of all that came after. Subscribe, and follow along on the journey.

About Jordan LaHaye Fontenot

Jordan LaHaye Fontenot is a writer and editor in South Louisiana. Her debut, HOME OF THE HAPPY: A MURDER ON THE CAJUN PRAIRIE tells the true story of her great grandfather's murder in 1983, and will be published by Mariner Books on April 1, 2025.

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