Homicide — New Orleans, LA — reported 2026-07-15
SUMMARY
Victor Fernandez is charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the death of Jessyca Gelpi.
KEY FACTS
- Incident type: Homicide
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Date reported: 2026-07-15
- Suspect: male, age 36
- Victim(s): 1 (42-year-old Jessyca Gelpi, a longtime employee at The Steak Knife in Lakeview)
- Status: arrest/charge
REPORTED DETAILS
- Victor Fernandez is charged with second-degree murder, motor vehicle theft and possession of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance.
- Fernandez was initially arrested on an outstanding warrant for aggravated burglary and domestic abuse battery.
- The Orleans Parish Coroner’s report shows Jessyca Gelpi died from a gunshot wound.
- Gelpi's vehicle was reported stolen after the homicide, and Fernandez was found driving it when he was taken into custody.
- Fernandez was also found to be in possession of heroin.