Aubry Killion

New Orleans

Investigative Reporter at WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA)

5X Emmy Award-Winning Investigative Reporter @WDSU. @OleMissAlumni. #NOLA Native. Former @OleMissCheer. RTs not endorsements. https://t.co/VJ1JBp521V

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Exclusive recordings reveal coroner's lack of written protocols amid pressure for change

1 week ago | wdsu.com | Aubry Killion

A disturbing video of a now-fired Orleans Parish coroner's employee dragging a dead man sent shock waves through New Orleans. WDSU started investigating and uncovered exclusive recordings, a lack of written plans for hurricane season and lawsuits, leaving grieving families outraged. While Coroner Dr. Dwight McKenna is defending his time spent in the office, WDSU investigator Aubry Killion shows the desperate plea for immediate change.
"Without WDSU continuing to cover this, progress would not have happened,”

2 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Aubry Killion

A WDSU Investigation is bringing change to our community. In a heartbreaking event, a man tragically shot and killed his sick wife before taking his own life in their Grand Isle home. Robert Rickoll, 79, and his wife, Brenda, had been married for 40 years. Family members said Brenda had been in unbearable pain and may have pleaded for her husband to end her suffering.
New Orleans Archdiocese bankruptcy case may face dismissal

3 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Aubry Killion

INVESTIGATION. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT SIX IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS BANKRUPTCY CASE. WE’RE LEARNING SOME DEFENSE LAWYERS PLAN TO FILE A MOTION TO DISMISS THE MATTER. WHILE THIS COULD SHAKE UP PLANS FOR A SETTLEMENT, ATTORNEYS FOR SURVIVORS, THE RICK TRAHAN, AN ATTORNEY FOR THEM, SAYS THE CASE IS DRAGGING INTO ITS FIFTH YEAR. HE SAYS THEY WANT TO SEE A RESET TO STATE COURT AND POTENTIALLY TRY THE CASE IN FRONT OF A LOCAL JURY. SO SURVIVORS CAN POSSIBLY HAVE CLOSURE.
New Orleans safety inspector claims retaliation for whistleblowing

4 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Aubry Killion

A top New Orleans safety and permits inspector who is fighting for her job spoke exclusively with WDSU Investigates. Devra Goldstein has been suspended without pay after she and her attorney claim she blew the whistle on issues within the department. Goldstein had a pretermination meeting Tuesday at City Hall. She wants to stay and help the city with its embattled and vital department.
New Orleans 'Whistleblower' suspended from city permitting job

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Aubry Killion

A top safety and permit employee with the city of New Orleans is now on emergency suspension with no pay.It comes after a WDSU investigation. Audio obtained showed the employee voicing concern about the permit process.
'Tremendous loss' Belle Chasse aviation community mourns plane crash victims

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Aubry Killion

The New Orleans aviation community is mourning the loss of two pilots killed in a seaplane crash in Raceland. Forecast | Radar | Flight path | Remembering the pilots Emmet Bartholomew, a flight instructor, said he knew Lyle Panepinto and Lauren Menkemeller, the pilots killed in the crash Wednesday night. He described them as "exquisite aviators," calling their deaths a tremendous loss for their community.
Man who was molested by priest advocating against parole eligibility

1 month ago | krdo.com | Aubry Killion

By Aubry Killion Click here for updates on this story SLIDELL, Louisiana (WDSU) — A man who says he was molested by a Slidell priest is telling his story for the first time on television. Tim Gioe is outraged over the potential early release of convicted priest Pattrick Wattigny from prison. This comes after Wattigny has served just two years of a five-year sentence. “If Wattigny is let out of prison, will he do this to another person?” Gioe was asked.
Northshore man who says he was molested by priest advocating against parole eligibility

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Aubry Killion

A man who says he was molested by a Slidell priest is telling his story for the first time on television. Tim Gioe is outraged over the potential early release of convicted priest Pattrick Wattigny from prison. This comes after Wattigny has served just two years of a five-year sentence. "If Wattigny is let out of prison, will he do this to another person?" Gioe was asked. "Yes, there's nothing that can convince me otherwise," Gioe said.
Belle Chasse Bridge commuters frustrated with GeauxPass system

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Aubry Killion

Frustration and anger continue when it comes to the Belle Chasse bridge tolls, driving commuters to the edge. On Monday, drivers said there were staffing and tech issues at the Belle Chasse auditorium where people are trying to sign up for a GeauxPass. "I'm disabled and am on a fixed income,” Charlene Clausen said while waiting in line to sign up. "Somebody help us, help the people that live here." Inside the auditorium, the signs say to bring your debit or credit card, but that changed.
Former site of sex abuse set to sell and feature memorial for survivors

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Aubry Killion

To bring progress and change, Sen. Pat Connick said he is finalizing a plan to redevelop Hope Haven in Marrero. The old orphanage is owned by the Archdiocese of New Orleans and was the setting of decades of sex abuse. Senator Connick said he and Jefferson Parish leaders are putting together a more than $8 million plan to renovate and have the parish own the property. Connick said he is pushing for progress to help others heal from the abuse that others endured.