The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Christopher Jerome Wilson, 25 of Hammond, in connection with the stabbing death of Carol Allen.

Sheriff Daniel Edwards says Wilson was captured in Natchitoches on May 1 after he called the local police asking for assistance with low air in his bicycle tire. Upon arrival, local law enforcement discovered Wilson was wanted out of Tangipahoa Parish and placed him into custody.
 
According to investigators, Wilson had been acquainted with Allen and was in communication with her throughout the day of her murder. It was discovered the two had planned a date and later met up in Hammond. During the date, Wilson attacked Allen and attempted to steal her car. During the scuffle, Wilson stabbed Allen numerous times and fled the scene on foot.
 
After his arrest in Natchitoches, Wilson was transported to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail where he has since been charged with one count of First Degree Murder and one count Armed Robbery with a Knife.
 
Wilson was also charged with one (1) count – Domestic Abuse Battery from a different investigation.