A Saturday evening disturbance in Natchitoches, Louisiana, ended in tragedy after 55-year-old Tamela Berguin was found dead with multiple stab wounds inside a residence on Amulet Street. A 33-year-old man, identified as Darrell Davis, was arrested at the scene and charged with second-degree murder in connection with her death.
The incident happened on October 31, 2026, at approximately 6:06 p.m. Officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 1500 block of Amulet Street following a report of a disturbance. What officers found when they arrived was a fatal stabbing that would lead to a homicide investigation.

Inside the residence, officers discovered Berguin suffering from several stab wounds. The Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office later pronounced her dead from her injuries. She was 55 years old and lived in Natchitoches.
During their response, officers located Davis inside the same residence. The 33-year-old Natchitoches resident was taken into custody without incident. Police did not report any confrontation during his arrest.
Following his arrest, Davis was charged with second-degree murder and booked into the LaSalle Corrections / Natchitoches Parish Detention Center. The charge places him at the center of an ongoing criminal investigation into Berguin’s death. The circumstances surrounding the stabbing have not been fully disclosed.
The Natchitoches Police Department acknowledged the assistance of several agencies during the investigation. Louisiana State Police, the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and Northwestern State University Police Department all helped with the response.
For Berguin’s family and those who knew her, the news marks a painful loss. At 55, her life has ended under circumstances that have left serious questions about what happened inside the Amulet Street residence that evening.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Gavin Watson at (318) 951-0786. Information can also be provided by calling the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101. Authorities say information provided will remain confidential.
Anyone wishing to submit an anonymous tip can use the P3 Tips mobile application or contact Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. A reward of up to $5,000 may be available for information leading to an offender’s arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding Berguin’s death. Meanwhile, her family and loved ones are left to deal with the loss of a woman whose life ended in a violent incident on Halloween evening.

