A Polk County grand jury heard evidence presented by Polk County detectives on Oct. 30 regarding the suspicious death of Kelly Taylor Mariah Little. The investigation stems from an incident occurring in May at the residence of Cody Allen Laviolette, where Little, 31, and her three children resided. After reviewing evidence presented, the grand jury returned indictments against Laviolette for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence (third-degree felony) and murder (first-degree felony).
A total for the bonds was set at $550,000 by 258th District Judge Travis E. Kitchens Jr. Laviolette, of Onalaska, has now been charged with a total of 16 felony offenses, with combined bonds totaling $5.4 million. He remains in the Polk County Jail pending the posting of bond or determination of his cases. Detectives believe that, based on the evidence gathered throughout the investigation, there may be additional victims who have yet to come forward.
Investigators encourage anyone who may have information related to the case, or who believes they may have been a victim, to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. They may do so by contacting PCSO Captain Craig Finegan or Detective Jessi Stanton at 936-327-6810. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office, as investigators continue efforts to pursue all leads and ensure accountability.
