Gosserand 'yelling, cursing'

A New Roads police officer testified today that the suspect in a Dec. 23 vehicular homicide case was “uncooperative” and “had to be restrained” following the accident in which a woman was killed and a man was seriously injured.

Police officer Brandon Spillman said he saw Victoria Gosserand, 23, 7702 Cooks Landing, Ventress, driving a dark-colored sport utility vehicle at a high rate of speed through a red light at the corner of False River Drive and Hospital Road at 11 p.m.

Gosserand’s SUV crashed into a Toyota Camry driven by Kyle Riviere, 23, of New Roads, and the impact sent both vehicles spinning through the intersection and ejected the passenger, Terri Parker, 23, of New Roads, Spillman testified.

Spillman also testified that Parker landed on the street before being run over by the Camry. She was pronounced dead at the scene by the Pointe Coupee Parish Coroner’s Office.

Spillman also testified that Gosserand was “yelling and cursing” at paramedics as they tried to remove her from her SUV. He said Gosserand was so uncooperative that it took several hospital staff members, himself and her father to restrain her once she arrived at the hospital.

Today’s court hearing marks the first time Gosserand has appeared in court since the wreck. She was indicted Feb. 22 on one count each of vehicular homicide and first-degree negligent injuring in the case.

18th Judicial District Assistant District Attorney Tony Clayton said Gosserand’s blood-alcohol content was 0.30 percent, or nearly four times the 0.08 percent blood-alcohol content, which is considered presumptive evidence of drunken driving in Louisiana.

Gosserand is due back in court April 8, at which time she is expected to enter a plea, prosecutors said.

Spillman’s testimony today came only after state District Judge Alvin Batiste ruled that 18th Judicial District Attorney Ricky Ward’s office could remain on the case.

Spillman was originally scheduled to testify March 2, but didn’t after defense attorney’s filed a motion March 1 asking Batiste to remove Ward’s office, including lead prosecutor Tony Clayton, from the case due to a conflict of interest.

The defense motion states that Gosserand’s attorney, Lewis Unglesby, who also represents Southern University, represents Clayton individually and in Clayton’s capacity as chairman of the Southern University Board of Supervisors.

[Oh My]

This is unbelievable!

[anonymuss]

The officer testified that he asked Gosserand at the scene if anyone else was in the car. She said that her three friends were with her. There was no on else in her car.

Gosserand, her father, and the officer were in the ambulance headed to the hospital (originally BRG, but then PCG), when a belligerent Gosserand yelled AT HER FATHER "I'm going to fucking kill you!"

There is a bit of video of the accident taken from the Exxon station, but the only thing it really shows is that the vehicle Parker was in was stopped at a red light and then proceeded when the light turned green (so Gosserand ran the red light).

The defense tried to raise some chain-of-custody issues, but the officer came off well.

Gosserand originally didn't show up. The defense asked that her appearance be waived. When the DA objected and requested Gosserand be present, the judge ordered a recess so she could be brought to court. She and her mother showed up about 10 minutes later (in full wardrobe and make-up).

Does anyone know if the entire length of the street exiting from the back of the courthouse is one-way? If so, they ran a stop sign and sped down a one-way street going the wrong way.

[Justsaying]

anonymuss wrote:

The officer testified that he asked Gosserand at the scene if anyone else was in the car. She said that her three friends were with her. There was no on else in her car.
Gosserand, her father, and the officer were in the ambulance headed to the hospital (originally BRG, but then PCG), when a belligerent Gosserand yelled AT HER FATHER "I'm going to fucking kill you!"
There is a bit of video of the accident taken from the Exxon station, but the only thing it really shows is that the vehicle Parker was in was stopped at a red light and then proceeded when the light turned green (so Gosserand ran the red light).
The defense tried to raise some chain-of-custody issues, but the officer came off well.
Gosserand originally didn't show up. The defense asked that her appearance be waived. When the DA objected and requested Gosserand be present, the judge ordered a recess so she could be brought to court. She and her mother showed up about 10 minutes later (in full wardrobe and make-up).
Does anyone know if the entire length of the street exiting from the back of the courthouse is one-way? If so, they ran a stop sign and sped down a one-way street going the wrong way.

Is this post first hand knowledge or word of mouth?
I am watching and I hope and pray when this ordeal finally goes to trial, possibly over one year later in 2011, the whole world is watching. We must not let time permit us to forget the unnecessary death of Ms. Parker and the pain Mr Riviere endures. I am not acquainted with the families involved but I do know the difference between right and wrong. It is awful the way our country has allowed those with money certain privileges. Unfortunately, money buys freedom for many all too often.
We must all remember..."Justice is not served until those who are not affected are as irate as those who are..."
Just saying.....

[anonymuss]

First-hand knowledge. I was in the courtroom (and in the rear parking lot when the Gosserands sped off).

[Cannot believe this]

Who is her mother?

[Justsaying]

anonymuss wrote:

First-hand knowledge. I was in the courtroom (and in the rear parking lot when the Gosserands sped off).

I am researching if the street is one way or not. Then again, you saw with your own eyes the Gosserand family vehicle running a stop sign. Doesn't this family realize many are watching?!?! And Ms. Gosserand did not show up. That is blatant disrespect for the court. Would a person from a lesser income be allowed to go and get their family member who didn't feel their appearance was necessary while the court recessed?!?! When will the powers that be quit enabling this disrespectful behavior brought on by a sense of entitlement???

I want to thank you, anonymuss, for making the public aware the defendant's family, even after the death of Ms Parker and the suffering of Mr. Riviere, still thinks they are above the law. Children who grow to be adults who have no respect for the law are taught this behavior and quite possibly we have a glimpse into how Ms. Gosserand learned her lack of respect for law.

As time passes, it becomes more and more obvious were it not for the public this horrible act would have been 'swept under the rug'.

For those of us who feel ..."Justice is not served until those who are not affected are as irate as those who are..." again I thank you for keeping us informed. I applaud your courage, anonymuss, because I know life in a small town.

Just sayin...

[anonymuss]

Just to clarify my post. They had a driver who picked them up at the back entrance of the courthouse in a white SUV, so it would have been him going through the stop sign and possibly driving the wrong way. I saw Gosserand and her mother run to the SUV, get in the back, and then the SUV sped off.

[Justsaying]

anonymuss wrote:

Just to clarify my post. They had a driver who picked them up at the back entrance of the courthouse in a white SUV, so it would have been him going through the stop sign and possibly driving the wrong way. I saw Gosserand and her mother run to the SUV, get in the back, and then the SUV sped off.

Thanks for the clarification.

[street]

Alamo is one way from Main Street to Court St. Court Street is only one way from Alamo to Main St

[thetruth]

i call it right now: hot blonde gets away scott free maybe some probation but no jailtime, race riot insues. that lady should be burned at the stake getting drunk and killed somebody, if that was my daughter she killed she'd be getting a broomstick dildo in jail from big bertha

[sadbuttrue]

Justsaying wrote:

<quoted text>
Is this post first hand knowledge or word of mouth?
I am watching and I hope and pray when this ordeal finally goes to trial, possibly over one year later in 2011, the whole world is watching. We must not let time permit us to forget the unnecessary death of Ms. Parker and the pain Mr Riviere endures. I am not acquainted with the families involved but I do know the difference between right and wrong. It is awful the way our country has allowed those with money certain privileges. Unfortunately, money buys freedom for many all too often.

We must all remember..."Justice is not served until those who are not affected are as irate as those who are..."
Just saying.....

that was well said. i really hope that those like myself, who are personally uninvolved, are as irate as i am. an innocent life at the hands of money. that is bs. my heart goes out to the family, and i look forward to the day when justice is served.

[Austin Powers]

Young Teri Parker was sacrificed on the altar of Victoria Gosserand's good time.

As she walked in court, she looked pretty remorseful, don't you think?

[Slim Jim]

Haven't you people said enough about a one way street? OMG, how many post did it take you to clairify and say thank you? How many different threads do you need to talk about the same thing? And finally, how is it that you people need umpteen comments to say nothing? Don't worry about answering, I'm sure it will take at least 25 post to get to something.

[Johnson-Johnson]

So what about you simpletons that were saying the cop was going to be bought off? Looks like its all pretty legit so far.

Told you.

[Justsaying]

Slim Jim wrote:

Haven't you people said enough about a one way street? OMG, how many post did it take you to clairify and say thank you? How many different threads do you need to talk about the same thing? And finally, how is it that you people need umpteen comments to say nothing? Don't worry about answering, I'm sure it will take at least 25 post to get to something.

Personally attacking me and anyone who voices their opinion will not change the fact that an enormous wrong was done to Ms. Parker and Mr. Riviere. Therefore Mr. Slim Jim, I will take however many posts I need to state my opinion even if it is repetitive and my hope and prayer is that the entire world turns their eyes on New Roads until justice is served because..."Justice is not served until those who are not affected are as irate as those who are..."

AND I AM IRATE

Just saying....

[Justsaying]

Johnson-Johnson wrote:

So what about you simpletons that were saying the cop was going to be bought off? Looks like its all pretty legit so far.
Told you.

Thank goodness there are still honorable people in the world who cannot be bought off....

Just saying

[SPEAKING MY MIND]

Slim Jim wrote:

Haven't you people said enough about a one way street? OMG, how many post did it take you to clairify and say thank you? How many different threads do you need to talk about the same thing? And finally, how is it that you people need umpteen comments to say nothing? Don't worry about answering, I'm sure it will take at least 25 post to get to something.

IT SEEMS LIKE YOU'RE THE IGNORANT ONE ONLINE SEEING HOW LONG IT TAKES PEOPLE TO DO WHATEVER IT IS THEY ARE DOING! IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, STAY THE HELL OFF OF HERE!!!!!!!!!!

[We Want Justice]

This is so extremely sad. I know all 3 people involved to some degree. It's so sad because Terri and Kyle had just gotten off from work and were riding home like they did every night. I saw them ride home together after work so many nights. This time, it ended tragically because of the negligance and irresponsibility of one person. I tried to look back on their Myspace pages today. All of a sudden, Tori's has dissapeared. Go figure. Kyle's has a picture of his Camry and a subject line that says, "Rest in peace, Miss Terri. You were deeply loved and will truely be missed." Terri's profile actually still exists. Her display picture is of her holding her little boy. She was a mother, folks. That's what makes it all the more sad. Let's all pray that they do the right thing and we get Terri the justice she deserves and that Kyle can heal physically and emotionally after losing someone he loved as well as Terri's family who have lost one of their own and a 2-year-old boy who has lost his mother.

[SPEAKING MY MIND]

We Want Justice wrote:

This is so extremely sad. I know all 3 people involved to some degree. It's so sad because Terri and Kyle had just gotten off from work and were riding home like they did every night. I saw them ride home together after work so many nights. This time, it ended tragically because of the negligance and irresponsibility of one person. I tried to look back on their Myspace pages today. All of a sudden, Tori's has dissapeared. Go figure. Kyle's has a picture of his Camry and a subject line that says, "Rest in peace, Miss Terri. You were deeply loved and will truely be missed." Terri's profile actually still exists. Her display picture is of her holding her little boy. She was a mother, folks. That's what makes it all the more sad. Let's all pray that they do the right thing and we get Terri the justice she deserves and that Kyle can heal physically and emotionally after losing someone he loved as well as Terri's family who have lost one of their own and a 2-year-old boy who has lost his mother.

GOD IS IN CONTROL OF THIS SITUATION, SO PEOPLE CAN SAY WHATEVER THEY MAY! JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL!!!!!!!!!!

[J LeSieur]

:::::She is scheduled to return to the Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse April 8 to enter a plea on one count each of vehicular homicide and first-degree negligent injuring. If convicted, Gosserand faces between five and 30 years in prison for vehicular homicide, the more serious of the two charges.

Defense attorney Rob Marionneaux told District Judge Alvin Batiste, who is presiding over the case, that it is possible Gosserand may not be available for the April 8 court session because she is scheduled to enter “treatment.”::::::::
WHAAAATTTT!!!!!