Two LC men plead guilty to carnal knowledge
Published 4:07 pm Tuesday, May 31, 2022
- Kenneth M. Duplechin, left, and Darren S. Gaspard.
Two Lake Charles men have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to one count carnal knowledge of a juvenile.
Darren S. Gaspard, 57, Lake Charles and Kenneth M. Duplechin, 58, Lake Charles were sentenced by Judge Michael Canaday.
Gaspard was sentenced to 10 years in prison with all but three suspended. Duplechin was sentenced to 10 years in prison with all but four suspended. Each will have to register as a sex offender.
In 2019, Duplechin picked up a 14-year-old girl on the side of the road then brought her to his house where he and Gaspard both performed sexual acts on the victim. “I am happy that this case is resolved and both men received the punishment they deserved.
This was a despicable crime committed against a 14-year-old girl. She is a remarkable young lady who today stood up not only for herself but for every sex crime victim. I hope and pray that she can find peace and live a full and successful life.” said Assistant District Attorney Hope Buford, who prosecuted the case.
