Baton Rouge, Louisiana — A significant new development has emerged in the high-profile murder prosecution tied to the 2024 death of Teressa Calligan, as defense attorneys have filed court documents claiming their client was at home during the shooting and that investigators failed to question a potential alibi witness.

According to the latest court filing, the defendant maintains he was not at the scene of the crime and states that someone can verify his whereabouts. His legal team further alleges that detectives were informed about this witness during the course of the investigation but never followed up or interviewed the individual.

The claims have raised serious questions about the thoroughness of the original police investigation. Prosecutors have not yet issued a public response to the new filing.

The case involves the shooting death of Teressa Calligan, whose photo has circulated widely in local media coverage. Images from the investigation show police and investigators at the crime scene, cordoned off with yellow tape, while the defendant has appeared in court wearing an orange jail jumpsuit.

This latest twist comes as the defense challenges the timeline and evidence presented by authorities. Legal experts note that such alibi claims, if substantiated, could significantly impact the prosecution’s case. The court has yet to rule on the admissibility or credibility of the new information.

Authorities have not released additional details on the status of the investigation or any potential next steps in the trial. The community continues to follow the case closely as questions mount over whether key leads were overlooked.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the court proceedings.