Toby Beaugh

Toby Beaugh

Status: HOMICIDE

City: New Orleans

State: Louisiana

County: Orleans Parish

Date of birth: June 9, 1976

Date of death: February 25, 2006

Age: 29

Gender: Male

Race: Caucasian/White

Cause of death: Vehicle

Anniversary month: February

LEA: New Orleans Police Department

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February 24, 2025 | By: Olivia Batchelor  This story is part of a collaborative project between Project: Cold Case and the University of North Florida’s Applied Journalism class. Toby Beaugh loved celebrating his birthday more than any other holiday, according to his older sister, Claire Cunningham. She recalls that she and Toby were best buds growing up. Claire remembers her younger brother as incredibly friendly and popular, the kind of guy everyone wanted to be friends with; he genuinely cared about others. On the evening of February 25, 2006, Toby was hit by a car in New Orleans during the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration. He was 29 years old.  There has been little investigation into his death, which was ruled a homicide. But in the quest for justice, Claire and her family have remained committed to keeping Toby’s memory alive. Being born and raised in Broussard, Louisiana, Toby was immersed in Cajun culture and music, and he thrived in big family gatherings. He grew up loving and... Read More



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