Louisiana Mother Charged Killing Ex During Child Custody Exchange

In Louisiana, a child custody exchange turned deadly when Randolyn Allen, 43, allegedly shot and killed her child's father, Brett Daigle, 48, who had traveled from Colorado for the meeting. The shooting occurred in broad daylight at a residence on South Perkins Ferry Road, with deputies arriving to find Daigle deceased at the scene. Allen has been charged with second-degree murder and was booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center, with bond pending. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Gary Guillory noted that custody exchanges can often be tense and sometimes violent, recommending that exchanges take place at safe, neutral locations such as police stations. Authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the shooting, but several witnesses and Allen were interviewed during the ongoing investigation. The case highlights the potential dangers involved in child custody exchanges and the importance of safety measures.