Topline: A second suspect faces charges in Alphonse Hogan Jr.’s homicide investigation, but the New Orleans man’s remains still haven’t been found.
Published: October 16, 2026 7:04 am ET
Randy Shaw
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Alphonse Hogan Jr., left, and Frederick Johnson (via New Orleans Police Department)
NEW ORLEANS, LA — A second man has been arrested in the homicide investigation of Alphonse Hogan Jr., whose remains are still missing more than two months after his disappearance.
Michael Adams, 35, was arrested Oct. 14 on one count each of accessory after the fact to second-degree murder and obstruction of justice, according to NOPD information reported by FOX 8. Police said the FBI, Louisiana State Police, NOPD homicide detectives and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office took him into custody in the 1900 block of JoAnn Place.
The first suspect, Hogan’s nephew, faces a different charge. Frederick Johnson, 42, was arrested in Gonzales on a second-degree murder warrant. The Gonzales Weekly Citizen reported that jail records showed an Aug. 20 booking; FOX 8’s latest report gives Aug. 21 as the arrest date.
Hogan was reported missing Aug. 3. Some of the last images of him show him walking his dogs near Lapeyrouse and North Johnson streets in the 7th Ward. Police subsequently reclassified his disappearance as a homicide after executing search warrants and reviewing evidence.
His fiancée, Yolanda Miller, told FOX 8 in its earlier reporting that she called police when he stopped answering her calls and messages. They had become engaged in June and were living together. She said Johnson’s arrest surprised her because he was Hogan’s nephew.
Miller said police told her Hogan’s phone last registered on Gov. Nichols Street. She contacted United Cajun Navy incident commander Josh Gill for help finding his remains. Gill said the group was gathering information and planned to coordinate with NOPD, and possibly Troop NOLA, using drones, boats and other equipment.
“I want justice served and I want his body home,” Miller told FOX 8.
Police have not publicly detailed either suspect’s alleged actions or the specific evidence establishing Hogan’s death. As of the Oct. 15 report, his remains had not been recovered, and police had not disclosed where they believed they were.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Published: October 16, 2026 7:04 am ET
Alphonse Hogan Jr., left, and Frederick Johnson (via New Orleans Police Department)
NEW ORLEANS, LA — A second man has been arrested in the homicide investigation of Alphonse Hogan Jr., whose remains are still missing more than two months after his disappearance.
Michael Adams, 35, was arrested Oct. 14 on one count each of accessory after the fact to second-degree murder and obstruction of justice, according to NOPD information reported by FOX 8. Police said the FBI, Louisiana State Police, NOPD homicide detectives and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office took him into custody in the 1900 block of JoAnn Place.
The first suspect, Hogan’s nephew, faces a different charge. Frederick Johnson, 42, was arrested in Gonzales on a second-degree murder warrant. The Gonzales Weekly Citizen reported that jail records showed an Aug. 20 booking; FOX 8’s latest report gives Aug. 21 as the arrest date.
Hogan was reported missing Aug. 3. Some of the last images of him show him walking his dogs near Lapeyrouse and North Johnson streets in the 7th Ward. Police subsequently reclassified his disappearance as a homicide after executing search warrants and reviewing evidence.
His fiancée, Yolanda Miller, told FOX 8 in its earlier reporting that she called police when he stopped answering her calls and messages. They had become engaged in June and were living together. She said Johnson’s arrest surprised her because he was Hogan’s nephew.
Miller said police told her Hogan’s phone last registered on Gov. Nichols Street. She contacted United Cajun Navy incident commander Josh Gill for help finding his remains. Gill said the group was gathering information and planned to coordinate with NOPD, and possibly Troop NOLA, using drones, boats and other equipment.
“I want justice served and I want his body home,” Miller told FOX 8.
Police have not publicly detailed either suspect’s alleged actions or the specific evidence establishing Hogan’s death. As of the Oct. 15 report, his remains had not been recovered, and police had not disclosed where they believed they were.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Second Arrest in Alphonse Hogan Jr. Homicide Case; Remains Still Missing
A second suspect faces charges in Alphonse Hogan Jr.’s homicide investigation, but the New Orleans man’s remains still haven’t been found.
By Randy Shaw
Published: October 16, 2026 7:04 am ET
Alphonse Hogan Jr., left, and Frederick Johnson (via New Orleans Police Department)
NEW ORLEANS, LA — A second man has been arrested in the homicide investigation of Alphonse Hogan Jr., whose remains are still missing more than two months after his disappearance.
Michael Adams, 35, was arrested Oct. 14 on one count each of accessory after the fact to second-degree murder and obstruction of justice, according to NOPD information reported by FOX 8. Police said the FBI, Louisiana State Police, NOPD homicide detectives and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office took him into custody in the 1900 block of JoAnn Place.
The first suspect, Hogan’s nephew, faces a different charge. Frederick Johnson, 42, was arrested in Gonzales on a second-degree murder warrant. The Gonzales Weekly Citizen reported that jail records showed an Aug. 20 booking; FOX 8’s latest report gives Aug. 21 as the arrest date.
Hogan was reported missing Aug. 3. Some of the last images of him show him walking his dogs near Lapeyrouse and North Johnson streets in the 7th Ward. Police subsequently reclassified his disappearance as a homicide after executing search warrants and reviewing evidence.
His fiancée, Yolanda Miller, told FOX 8 in its earlier reporting that she called police when he stopped answering her calls and messages. They had become engaged in June and were living together. She said Johnson’s arrest surprised her because he was Hogan’s nephew.
Miller said police told her Hogan’s phone last registered on Gov. Nichols Street. She contacted United Cajun Navy incident commander Josh Gill for help finding his remains. Gill said the group was gathering information and planned to coordinate with NOPD, and possibly Troop NOLA, using drones, boats and other equipment.
“I want justice served and I want his body home,” Miller told FOX 8.
Police have not publicly detailed either suspect’s alleged actions or the specific evidence establishing Hogan’s death. As of the Oct. 15 report, his remains had not been recovered, and police had not disclosed where they believed they were.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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