Christ Nations Institute Missionary ID’d As Man Found Dead In Springfield, LA

Peter Pedeaux has been named as the man found dead in Springfield, LA. Pedeaux, 19, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, was reported missing Sunday.

The sheriff’s office in Livingston Parish confirmed Pedeaux’s body was found near the intersection of Perrin Ferry Road and Blood River.

Pedeaux was reported missing Sunday night after going into woods with friends near Blood River and not coming out with them. Family members said the teenager’s friends had conflicting stories when discussing the situation with sheriff’s deputies. Though, the sheriff’s office said in a news release Thursday, “at this time, detectives do not suspect foul play.” source

Since Pedeaux went missing, deputies and volunteers – including members of the Cajun Navy – searched wide, rural and wooded areas of Springfield.

Volunteers found the body Thursday morning around nine o’clock, authorities said.

According to Facebook, Pedeaux served as a missionary a for the Christ For The Nations Institute.

Family and friends remembered the beloved young man on social media.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.