Tony Charboneau Charged with Ex-Girlfriend's Murder

Tony L. Charboneau, 36, has been charged with multiple serious offenses, including first-degree murder and kidnapping, in connection with the death of his ex-girlfriend, Amy Hogue, 43. Prosecutors allege that Charboneau brutally attacked Hogue during an argument on June 20, then bound her to a wheelchair and forced her to watch as he dug her grave in a wooded area. He subsequently shot her in the head and buried her body, while his current girlfriend, Brandi L. Luffy, acted as a lookout and later helped dispose of evidence. Hogue was reported missing shortly after the attack, and her body was discovered on August 2, leading to Charboneau's arrest on August 5. Both Charboneau and Luffy face severe charges, with Charboneau held on a $1 million bond. Hogue's family expressed their grief over her tragic and violent death, highlighting the impact on her children.