Brandon Francisco has been indicted for the murder of Ella Goody, a case that has haunted her family since her disappearance in March 2022. U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown announced that a federal grand jury in Lafayette has charged Francisco with carjacking resulting in Goody’s death and several other serious offenses. This shocking development brings some clarity to a case that has left many questions unanswered, particularly regarding the whereabouts of Goody’s remains.

Ella Goody, a contract driver, was last seen when she picked up Francisco for a ride to Houston, Texas. Following her disappearance, her family endured a harrowing wait for answers, akin to “holding your breath,” as one family member described it. The situation escalated into a homicide investigation after authorities found Goody’s car and traced her last known location to an area along the interstate near the Jefferson Davis Parish line.

Francisco was apprehended in St. Joseph, Missouri, in April 2022, facing unrelated charges at the time. Law enforcement’s extensive search efforts, including investigations by State Police, ultimately led to the reclassification of Goody’s case as a homicide in May. In addition to the carjacking charge, Francisco faces counts of using a firearm during the crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and flight to avoid prosecution.

As the indictment brings a glimmer of hope for justice, the lingering question remains: Where is Ella Goody? Her family can finally exhale, but the search for answers continues in this tragic case that has captivated the community and left many still reeling from the implications of this horrific crime.