In a chilling flashback to a notable chapter of American criminal justice history, a video capturing the infamous Gary Plauche shooting incident from 1984 has resurfaced online, igniting a wave of debate
The video has been widely shared on Twitter and other social media platforms, causing a resurgence of public interest in the incident and the complex moral questions it raises.
1984 Gary Plauche shooting video goes viral on Twitter and Reddit, how did he die
The case of Baton Rouge native, Gary Plauche, has been one of the most talked-about incidents in American criminal justice history. Plauche committed a crime that has continued to stir public emotions, with many sympathizing more with the perpetrator than the victim.
The shocking crime was caught on cameras and recently leaked on social media platforms. Despite the brutal nature of the act, people appear to be siding with the suspect, showing the continuing resonance of the incident. This act of vigilante justice, committed on Father’s Day in 1984, has once again come under the public spotlight.
The Gary Plauche shooting video: A disturbing reminder
The video in question portrays the moment when Leon Gary Plauche gunned down Jeffrey Doucet in front of television cameras. Doucet, who was close to the Plauche family, had kidnapped and abused Gary Plauche’s son, Jody.
The story of this disturbing incident has been covered extensively in several books and documentaries, including “Why, Gary, Why?: The Jody Plauche Story,” which was released in 2019 and authored by Jody Plauche himself.
The backstory: A tale of betrayal and revenge
Jeffrey Doucet had been a trusted friend of the Plauche family for several years. However, he betrayed that trust in the most despicable manner by molesting and abducting Jody Plauche. Doucet transported Jody from Baton Rouge to California, where he subjected the boy to further abuse.
When Louisiana police managed to locate Jody and arrest Doucet, Gary Plauche was made aware of the full extent of the violation his son had endured. This revelation led to a plot of revenge, culminating in a shocking act of violence.
The act of retribution
Upon Doucet’s return to Baton Rouge, a revengeful Gary Plauche was waiting for him at the airport. Seizing the moment, Plauche shot Doucet in the head as he passed by.
Immediately after the shooting, police arrested Gary Plauche. He was identified as the father of the abused child and was initially charged with Second Degree Murder. However, the charge was later reduced to manslaughter.
Plauche pleaded no contest to the charge and was subsequently handed a seven-year suspended sentence, five years of probation, and 300 hours of community service. His action, while unlawful, continues to raise difficult questions about justice, vengeance, and the lengths a parent might go to protect their child.
Gary died from a stroke in 2014 in his last 60s and always maintained he would have killed the man who abused his son again
As the video circulates again, decades after the act, these questions are once again being posed, triggering intense discussions on social media. Despite the passage of time, the case of Gary Plauche remains as intriguing and contentious as ever.