Monroe Police arrested a man early Friday morning for the murder of a Ouachita Council on Aging employee.
Shirley Cagle, assistant director of OCA, was found dead in her home by Monroe Police. Smoke was coming from the Isabelle residence when police and firefighters arrived at the scene. Officials have not released a cause of death.
Police had responded to a burglary at the Fort Miro Apartments around 1 a.m. Friday. They were able to locate the suspect, Robert Nelson, and placed him in custody.
During questioning, he admitted to killing Cagle and then asked for an attorney. Investigators also learned that Nelson knew the Cagle family, and that his mother and Shirley Cagle were good friends. Cagle was the sister of State Representative Frank Hoffmann.
Nelson was charged with second degree murder, aggravated arson, and other charges. Police believe he was desperate for money to support a drug addiction.
