Sheriffs spokesman Capt. There are currently no cases that match the selected filters. Nanette Krentel [St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office handout] By: Aaron Rasmussen LACOMBE, LA At around 2:30 P.M. on July 14, 2017, a child riding her bike noticed smoke pouring from a house in Lacombe, a rural town located 50 miles from New Orleans. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Dig deeper into the stories you've heard before, and encounter many others you haven't, in ways that actually help. He was on electronic monitoring at the time, and law officers viewed surveillance camera footage of him at his parents house, about 15 miles away, on the day of his sister-in-laws death. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. LACOMBE, La. At the time, he was chief of St. Tammany Fire District 12. She resided in Lacombe in St. Tammany Parish, Lousiana, with her local fire chief husband, Stephen Steve Krentel. These tests were commissioned by Nanette's family. Crime Watch Daily features Nanette's case. Nanette calls a prescription into the pharmacy at Kmart. (WGNO) Its been five years since Nanette Krentel, the wife of former St. Tammany fire chief Stephen Krentel, was found dead with a gunshot wound within the ashes of her rural Lacombe that burned down. Krentels friends and family believe they know who is responsible for her death, however, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office never named a single suspect in the investigation. Nanette's case is featured by popular crime show 'Crime Watch Daily', which includes interviews from the key players in Nanette's case. Since there is no evidence of smoke inhalation, the coroner determines that Nanette must have been killed before the fire started. Rando hopes the vigil and social media efforts, such as the Facebook page Justice for Nanette, will revive attention and generate some answers. Afternoon:Fire department puts out fire and searches for Nanette. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. He passed a polygraph test and was 17 minutes away at the firehouse. Evening:Steve notices that the security system at their home has been deactivated. Press release confirms that Nanette's remains had been found in the Krentel home. The house is fully engulfed by the time the first unit arrives. Nanette finds a knife and cigarette butts on her property, which she feels is proof that someone else is visiting the property. Sherriff's office clears Nanette's husband, Steve, of any wrongdoing in this case after Steve provides an "airtight" alibi. This is a perfect story for the social media trolls, he tells PEOPLE. By the time he arrived 13 minutes later, his Lacombe, Louisiana, home was destroyed and his wife of 22 years, Nanette, was dead. At this time, officials clarify that the weapons were found in "close range to the body", however they would not specify the exact location of the firearms. The two were on the property for about 12 minutes before leaving in a vehicle, Watson said, but they were intercepted by Krentel a short distance away. Afternoon:Investigators evaluate the Krentel home. Steve returns to work after Nanette's death, and a leave ordered by the fire department. Will New DNA Technology Catch Killer? Those closest to Nanette say she was terrified of Steves brother, Brian, an ex-con who had recently been released from prison.
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He said its 70% murder, 30% suicide youre either pregnant or youre not, Nanette Krentels sister, Wendy Watson, said of authorities in an August interview with New Orleans WVUE-DT. As they were leaving the property, according to Wendy, they were confronted by Steve, who chased them away in his vehicle. As police began to investigate, suspicion quickly focused on Steve, then the 49-year-old fire chief for St. Tammanys district 12, who admitted cheating on his wife of 22 years with a colleague. Officials hold a press conference regarding leaked information. Nanette's sister, Kim, receives her first email from Jerry Rogers, an agent from the Office of Inspector General for HUD. Nanettes family says she was considering ending her marriage, but Steve maintains the couple had worked through it. Both the STPSO and DAs office declined to comment when WGNO reached out on Thursday. With Annettes loved ones still waiting for the closure they rightly deserve, we hope the case will reach a swift conclusion in the near future. More than a year after Nanette's death, People Magazine Investigates airs a special focusing on Nanette's death on Investigation Discovery. However, even the email led nowhere as the police were unable to track down the man in question. JavaScript is disabled.
"The more eyes that see it, maybe the better, keep her name alive. Today, the reward for information in Nanette's case sits at $5,000. The following statement is released by an FBI spokesman: "Following the death of Nanette Krentel, the FBI New Orleans Field Office has continued to maintain constant contact with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office and affiliated law enforcement agencies. Sgt. 'People Magazine Investigates': Who Killed Arizona College Student Adrienne Salinas? Mystery and suspense make for good TV, and People Magazine Investigates appeared to deliver both to viewers who tuned in this week to the premiere episode of the new season, which documented the unsolved slaying of a Louisiana fire chiefs wife. And, while a fire-damaged gun of the same caliber used to kill Nanette was found near her body, police could not determine if it was the murder weapon. The cause of death was quickly overturned. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Additionally, a medical examination discovered that Nanette had been shot in her temple and had died as a result of the bullet wound. Krentel, 50, says Nanette dazzled him from the start of their relationship. Surveillance videos show Nanette's car, a red 2011 GLK Mercedes 350 SUV, pull into the drive-thru with a driver who looked like Nanette and movement in the vehicle that appeared to be Harley (Nanette's dog). St. Tammany Parish Sheriff releases new information regarding the crime scene. No new information, but it was appalling how the crime scene was handled (or not handled). 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Even surveillance footage from a local fast-food restaurant that seemed to show Nanettes car and a woman who looked like her picking up food earlier that morning provided precious few clues. Poirier recalled being with other mourners that day when all around her, their mobile phones received alerts to the shocking news. Keep up with the latest St. Tammany Parish news by signing up for our weekly newsletter, the North Shore Report, at nola.com/northshorereport. Emotions overtake Bonnie Poirier as she speaks about her friend, Nanette Krentel, during a public vigil at Krentel's grave at Peace Grove Cemetery in Lacombe on Thursday, July 14, 2022, the fifth anniversary of Krentel's unsolved murder. The coroner's office performs two autopsies (the second at the request of Steve Krentel) and rule Nanette's death a homicide. ), The case remains a priority, St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office Captain Scott Lee tells PEOPLE. Coming back to this case, the house was a fully involved fire (the entire . The service is attended by family members, friends, and other members of the community. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. Nanette Krentel was burned after she was fatally shot. The body of Nanette Krentel, 49, was found July 14, 2017, after fire destroyed the couples home. You have permission to edit this article. Shortly after, the request for the restraining orders against all agencies involved in Nanette's investigation is accepted. 0:43. We know what happened, said the investigator, who wasnt authorized to discuss the case and didnt want to be named. The only mystery is the coroner's ruling. Nanette's friends and members of her family gather for a candlelight vigil to remember Nanette and to keep her memory alive. The body of Nanette Krentel, 49, was found July 14, 2017, after fire destroyed the couple's home. SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death - Alex Murdaugh Accused - Islandton *Guilty* #42, Who killed Nanette Krentel? Nanette texts Kim, telling her that Bryan had threatened to set the house on fire, rape her, and kill both her and Steve. As this is an ongoing and active matter, we are not able to comment further at this time.
Rando says when she found out her friends home had caught fire, she was devastated. Gathering on the steps of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office in Slidell, a small group of Nanette Krentels friends held lighted candles Thursday night in memory of the Lacombe woman on thefifth anniversary of her killing. People Magazine Investigates implied that whoever is responsible for Nanette Krentels death had taken steps to ensure that the fire destroyed the surveillance footage. But you're right, can't see her doing that to her animals. But according to Nanette's family, she expressed she had wanted to leave the relationship. Today I am discussing the case of Nanette Krentel. Nan Krentel. Firefighters from several fire districts were dispatched to the home, which was fully ablaze when the first units arrived, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office. It's been very quiet for a very long time," Rando said. "Steve and Nanette Krentel also believed that an ankle-monitoring bracelet that Bryan was required to wear was equipped with geo-fencing that would alert authorities if he came near their home. The 49-year-old former preschool teacher had been shot in the head before a fire destroyed her house along with any clues as to who killed her. A memorial service and visitation is held for Nanette at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Mandeville, Louisiana. At this point, investigators decide that they want to search the crime scene again. Steve served more than 20 years within the fire department. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. LACOMBE, La. This was the last contact she had made with anyone outside of her home. It has every buzz word you can imagine, Steve Krentel says of the unsolved slaying of his wife, Nanette Krentel. Just two weeks shy of her 50th birthday in 2017, Nanette Krentel was living a distant life of family, friendship and fear in the Lacombe home she shared with her fire chief. St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office ruled out Stephen Krentel, the former fire chief of St. Tammany Parishs Fire District 12, as a suspect in the case. With no other clues or leads to follow, the case has practically become dormant, although it remains active. 'People Magazine Investigates' Examines How Authorities Cracked 1991 Cold Case Murder of Pa. Nanette emails her father a photo from their security camera of a strange man who had approached her outside her house. A preschool teacher's house was set on fire to cover up her murder. For Nanette Krentel's husband, if he did kill her and start the fire, starting the fire may have been because it's what he knows. 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2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. At least one of the weapons has been described as being 'unable to rule out' as the murder weapon. Today I am discussing the case of Nanette Krentel. I thought, I dont like that. . To support Nanette's family and to stay up to date with her case, please follow the 'Justice For Nanette' Facebook page. Mom, 911 Call About Ga. Va. Man 'Catfished' Teen Girl, Then Showed Up at Her Calif. Home and Killed Her Mom and Grandparents, 'People Magazine Investigates' : Tracking Down the Man Who Allegedly Killed Mom of Two Joy Hibbs in 1991, Accused Delphi Killer Once Helped Victim's Family with Photos at CVS, and Didn't Charge Them: Grandmother, 'People Magazine Investigates' Examines How Authorities Cracked 1991 Cold Case Murder of Pa. Preston said he disagrees with the information the source shared with HuffPost and contended he ruled the case a homicide after careful consideration of the totality of the evidence.. On the first anniversary of her death, Nanette's friends and family gather at her gravesite to pay their respects and share memories of Nanette. Episode 5 - The Snapchat Murders and The Case of Nanette Krentel! Nanette wouldnt let it go until she found out who did this and make them pay.. ET on Investigation Discovery. Pope warns of risk of corruption in missionary fundraising, Chase says online banking issue now resolved after, What to know about the case of the missing Missouri, Amid shrinking freedoms, Hong Kongers commemorate, Sports Zone: Louisiana flavor fills NCAA Regional, Ed-itorial: Regionals win or loss, Tulanes season, Gordon, Morehouse pitch Texas to 4-2 win over Cajuns, Paul Skenes pitches LSU past Tulane in Baton Rouge, Interviews: Breakers hope to turn tide with visiting, Whats On TV Listings for WGNO and WNOL Stations, RELATED STORY: St. Tammany Parish Sheriff clears fire chief in Nannette Krentels death, JPSO: Arrestee vomits suspected narcotics in back of patrol unit, dies later at hospital, Heart attack survivor has reunion with first responders, Senior UAE official defends Big Oils role at UN, Fears rise for civilian safety as Ukraine investigates, 3 Israeli soldiers, Egyptian officer killed in gunbattle, Inside Russias penal colonies: A look at life for, Turkey to send commando unit to help quell unrest, Turkeys Erdogan takes oath of office, ushering in, India train crash kills over 280, injures 900 in, Delegates working to end global plastics pollution, Woman dies following Seventh Ward shooting, New sliders burger restaurant coming to Lafayette, Community mourns teenagers death after gas station, Four color-blind medical students see color for the, Six cats dead after abandoned in home for months, BestReviews.com - Top gifts to make everyone happy this spring, Thoughtful Fathers Day gifts for first-time dads, Our DIY expert weighs in on the top gifts for DIY, Last-minute Fathers Day gifts that will still impress, Graduation barbecue essentials for a special cookout, 100+ gifts for the high school grad in your life, Demi Moores Stunt Woman in G.I. We dont understand the coroners ruling, the source said. Anyone with information about Nanettes death is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 504-822-1111 or detective Daniel Buckner in the St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office at 985-726-7835. If you know anything about the death of Nanette Krentel, please contact the City of New Orleans Crime Stoppers at (877) 903-STOP | (877) 903-7867. But Krentel who later resigned from the fire department after an internal review found hed had improper relationships with two female employees and allegedly took air-conditioning units from ambulances insists the couple had worked through it.. Born in New Orleans, 49-years-old Nanette Krentel served as a pre-kindergarten teacher before her retirement. Firefighters discovered her charred remains inside with her beloved Chihuahua, Harley, lying next to her. 'Keep her name alive,' they urge in prayering for closure. OIG Agent is arrested for sharing investigation details. Steve also passes a polygraph regarding the crime, but it is unclear when the polygraph was performed.
This amount, in addition to the $5,000 reward offered by Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans, brings the full reward amount to $10,000. In July 2017, authorities received a 911 call about a terrible fire at a rural home in Lacombe, Louisiana.
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He said its 70% murder, 30% suicide youre either pregnant or youre not, Nanette Krentels sister, Wendy Watson, said of authorities in an August interview with New Orleans WVUE-DT. As they were leaving the property, according to Wendy, they were confronted by Steve, who chased them away in his vehicle. As police began to investigate, suspicion quickly focused on Steve, then the 49-year-old fire chief for St. Tammanys district 12, who admitted cheating on his wife of 22 years with a colleague. Officials hold a press conference regarding leaked information. Nanette's sister, Kim, receives her first email from Jerry Rogers, an agent from the Office of Inspector General for HUD. Nanettes family says she was considering ending her marriage, but Steve maintains the couple had worked through it. Both the STPSO and DAs office declined to comment when WGNO reached out on Thursday. With Annettes loved ones still waiting for the closure they rightly deserve, we hope the case will reach a swift conclusion in the near future. More than a year after Nanette's death, People Magazine Investigates airs a special focusing on Nanette's death on Investigation Discovery. However, even the email led nowhere as the police were unable to track down the man in question. JavaScript is disabled.
"The more eyes that see it, maybe the better, keep her name alive. Today, the reward for information in Nanette's case sits at $5,000. The following statement is released by an FBI spokesman: "Following the death of Nanette Krentel, the FBI New Orleans Field Office has continued to maintain constant contact with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office and affiliated law enforcement agencies. Sgt. 'People Magazine Investigates': Who Killed Arizona College Student Adrienne Salinas? Mystery and suspense make for good TV, and People Magazine Investigates appeared to deliver both to viewers who tuned in this week to the premiere episode of the new season, which documented the unsolved slaying of a Louisiana fire chiefs wife. And, while a fire-damaged gun of the same caliber used to kill Nanette was found near her body, police could not determine if it was the murder weapon. The cause of death was quickly overturned. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Additionally, a medical examination discovered that Nanette had been shot in her temple and had died as a result of the bullet wound. Krentel, 50, says Nanette dazzled him from the start of their relationship. Surveillance videos show Nanette's car, a red 2011 GLK Mercedes 350 SUV, pull into the drive-thru with a driver who looked like Nanette and movement in the vehicle that appeared to be Harley (Nanette's dog). St. Tammany Parish Sheriff releases new information regarding the crime scene. No new information, but it was appalling how the crime scene was handled (or not handled). 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Even surveillance footage from a local fast-food restaurant that seemed to show Nanettes car and a woman who looked like her picking up food earlier that morning provided precious few clues. Poirier recalled being with other mourners that day when all around her, their mobile phones received alerts to the shocking news. Keep up with the latest St. Tammany Parish news by signing up for our weekly newsletter, the North Shore Report, at nola.com/northshorereport. Emotions overtake Bonnie Poirier as she speaks about her friend, Nanette Krentel, during a public vigil at Krentel's grave at Peace Grove Cemetery in Lacombe on Thursday, July 14, 2022, the fifth anniversary of Krentel's unsolved murder. The coroner's office performs two autopsies (the second at the request of Steve Krentel) and rule Nanette's death a homicide. ), The case remains a priority, St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office Captain Scott Lee tells PEOPLE. Coming back to this case, the house was a fully involved fire (the entire . The service is attended by family members, friends, and other members of the community. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. Nanette Krentel was burned after she was fatally shot. The body of Nanette Krentel, 49, was found July 14, 2017, after fire destroyed the couples home. You have permission to edit this article. Shortly after, the request for the restraining orders against all agencies involved in Nanette's investigation is accepted. 0:43. We know what happened, said the investigator, who wasnt authorized to discuss the case and didnt want to be named. The only mystery is the coroner's ruling. Nanette's friends and members of her family gather for a candlelight vigil to remember Nanette and to keep her memory alive. The body of Nanette Krentel, 49, was found July 14, 2017, after fire destroyed the couple's home. SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death - Alex Murdaugh Accused - Islandton *Guilty* #42, Who killed Nanette Krentel? Nanette texts Kim, telling her that Bryan had threatened to set the house on fire, rape her, and kill both her and Steve. As this is an ongoing and active matter, we are not able to comment further at this time.
Rando says when she found out her friends home had caught fire, she was devastated. Gathering on the steps of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office in Slidell, a small group of Nanette Krentels friends held lighted candles Thursday night in memory of the Lacombe woman on thefifth anniversary of her killing. People Magazine Investigates implied that whoever is responsible for Nanette Krentels death had taken steps to ensure that the fire destroyed the surveillance footage. But you're right, can't see her doing that to her animals. But according to Nanette's family, she expressed she had wanted to leave the relationship. Today I am discussing the case of Nanette Krentel. Nan Krentel. Firefighters from several fire districts were dispatched to the home, which was fully ablaze when the first units arrived, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office. It's been very quiet for a very long time," Rando said. "Steve and Nanette Krentel also believed that an ankle-monitoring bracelet that Bryan was required to wear was equipped with geo-fencing that would alert authorities if he came near their home. The 49-year-old former preschool teacher had been shot in the head before a fire destroyed her house along with any clues as to who killed her. A memorial service and visitation is held for Nanette at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Mandeville, Louisiana. At this point, investigators decide that they want to search the crime scene again. Steve served more than 20 years within the fire department. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. LACOMBE, La. This was the last contact she had made with anyone outside of her home. It has every buzz word you can imagine, Steve Krentel says of the unsolved slaying of his wife, Nanette Krentel. Just two weeks shy of her 50th birthday in 2017, Nanette Krentel was living a distant life of family, friendship and fear in the Lacombe home she shared with her fire chief. St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office ruled out Stephen Krentel, the former fire chief of St. Tammany Parishs Fire District 12, as a suspect in the case. With no other clues or leads to follow, the case has practically become dormant, although it remains active. 'People Magazine Investigates' Examines How Authorities Cracked 1991 Cold Case Murder of Pa. Nanette emails her father a photo from their security camera of a strange man who had approached her outside her house. A preschool teacher's house was set on fire to cover up her murder. For Nanette Krentel's husband, if he did kill her and start the fire, starting the fire may have been because it's what he knows. 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This amount, in addition to the $5,000 reward offered by Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans, brings the full reward amount to $10,000. In July 2017, authorities received a 911 call about a terrible fire at a rural home in Lacombe, Louisiana.