In that year, the activities of a serial killer in southwest Louisiana prompted the Louisiana Legislature to fund the review of unsolved sex offenses, and these funds allowed the Acadiana Crime Lab (Crime Lab) to reopen this case. The initial investigation by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Department (LPSD) produced no suspects, and the case remained cold until 2003. Wood had recently been involved in sexual activity, although one of the disputes at trial revolved around whether or not the activity had been consensual. Additionally, a double-stranded ligature with an adjustable loop made from a shoelace hung loosely around her neck.

Her throat had been slit, she had been shot in the head three times, and her body set ablaze. on the morning of July 25, 1989, by a maintenance man sent to investigate a report of a fire. Her charred body was found in their apartment at approximately 9:00 a.m. She shared the apartment with her boyfriend, Gary Cheramie, an offshore worker in the oil and gas industry. Wood was living in an upstairs apartment, Apartment D of the Marigny Circle apartment complex in Duson, Louisiana. This criminal appeal has as its origins the Jtragic murder of Christina Marie Wood. For the following reasons, we affirm the defendant's conviction in all respects.

The defendant, Daniel Joseph Harmon, appeals his conviction of second degree murder, a violation of La.R.S. Daniel Joseph Harmon, Angola, LA, pro se. Bauman, Lake Charles, LA, for Defendant/Appellant, Daniel Joseph Harmon. Michael Harson, District Attorney, Lafayette, LA, for Appellee, State of Louisiana. Decided: June 04, 2014Ĭourt composed of JOHN D.

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