40 year old man found dead at Paragon Casino hotel

For the second time in two months, the Avoyelles Parish Coroner's Office confirmed a person has been found dead in a Paragon Casino Resort hotel room.

On Friday, November 18, the Coroner's Office confirmed the body of 40 year old Jacob Paul had been discovered inside a hotel room on the casino grounds.

The cause of death is still undetermined at this time, but the coroner’s office said the death was not a result of a stabbing or a shooting.

Paragon Management released the following statement: “Paragon Casino Resort is saddened by the recent death that took place on our property. Paragon management is cooperating with Tunica Biloxi Tribal Police in all areas of the ongoing investigation. As always, the safety and security of all of our guests is our primary concern and our thoughts continue to be with the family and friends of the deceased at this time.”

The Tunica Biloxi Tribal Police Department has been placed in charge of the incident and investigation.

On Oct. 3, the body of 17-year-old Giah Barrere was also found at the hotel. Barrere’s official cause of death still has not been determined at this time.

No other information has been released on the death.