Shreveport, La. – A Bossier City father’s boyfriend, 45‑year‑old Derrick L. Boyd, and 28‑year‑old Lamar Ferguson were each convicted this week in Caddo Parish District Courts for sexual offenses involving teenage girls.
Boyd convicted of second‑degree rape and molestation
Boyd was found guilty of second‑degree rape and molestation of a person with disabilities after prosecutors presented evidence that he assaulted a 14‑year‑old girl in February 2025. The eight‑man, four‑woman jury deliberated for less than 45 minutes before returning a guilty verdict.
The victim, who has autism, anxiety and depression, reported the assault on March 18, 2025. Detectives took her to the Gingerbread House, a local child‑advocacy center, where she gave a forensic interview. She testified that Boyd, her mother’s boyfriend, covered her mouth and forced sexual contact while her mother slept, repeatedly telling him to stop and expressing fear.
Prosecutors also called a prior victim, who was 12 when assaulted by Boyd in Bossier Parish in 2019, noting similar cognitive delays. Boyd’s defense was provided by the Caddo Parish Public Defender’s Office.
Boyd is scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 21. He faces a possible five‑to‑40‑year prison term without parole for the rape conviction and a 25‑to‑99‑year term for the molestation, with at least 25 years to be served without parole. The state has filed a notice of intent to seek chemical castration as part of his sentence.
Ferguson convicted of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile
In a separate case, 28‑year‑old Lamar Ferguson was convicted of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile for a sexual relationship with a 14‑year‑old girl that prosecutors say occurred in 2024 and 2025. The four‑woman, two‑man jury deliberated just over 30 minutes before delivering a guilty verdict.
Testimony came from the victim’s parent, two Shreveport police officers, a forensic interviewer from the Gingerbread House and a DNA expert. Ferguson was represented by attorneys Dave Knadler and Royal Alexander.
Ferguson is set to return to court on Nov. 5 for sentencing. He faces up to 10 years in prison and will be required to register as a sex offender for 15 years.
Community response and legal context
Assistant District Attorneys Chase Burgess, Victoria Washington, Rachel Hughes, Fernando Grider Jr. and Senáe D. Hall led the prosecutions on behalf of the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office. Both convictions underscore the district’s commitment to protecting vulnerable youth and enforcing strict penalties for sexual crimes against minors.
Local advocates for victims’ rights have praised the swift jury decisions and the potential for severe sentencing, including the state’s request for chemical castration in Boyd’s case, as a strong deterrent against future abuse.
The convictions also highlight the role of child‑advocacy resources such as the Gingerbread House, which provides forensic interviewing and support services for survivors of sexual violence.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
