Baton Rouge Police says 45-year-old Derrick Perkins faces additional charges for his involvement with the Georgia businessman Nathan Millard who went missing last month and his body was found wrapped in plastic and a rug on March 6th. BRPD Sgt L’Jean McKneely said Perkins was already in custody on related charges of Access Device Fraud and investigators learned more about his involvement.
“He was also involved in the Unlawful Disposal of Remains, Obstruction of Justice because he wasn’t forthcoming with the information,” said McKneely.
Perkins is also charged with Simple Criminal Damage to Property for burning the car he allegedly used that night and Failure to Seek Assistance in Millard’s death.
Last week Perkins was arrested last week on other charges and never posted bail. McNeely said they believe Millard’s actions in the early morning hours of February 23rd resulted in his death.
“We believe he was in the Baton Rouge area. After he left the downtown area, attempting to partake in other activities. And we believe those other activities led to his death,” said McKneely.
McKneely said investigators believe Perkins was the last person to see Millard alive.
“Had he called authorities then he wouldn’t be in this position that he’s in now,” said McKneely.
Toxicology results to determine Millard’s exact cause of death are pending.
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