MANDEVILLE / ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA — The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office and the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of 24-year-old Lizeht Rodriguez, whose body was discovered along a wooded trail in Mandeville on Wednesday afternoon, November 11, 2026.
Authorities publicly confirmed Rodriguez’s identity on Thursday, November 12, as major crimes detectives continue working to determine the circumstances surrounding her passing.
The St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office identified Rodriguez on Thursday, November 12, following the discovery the previous afternoon.
Details of the Discovery
According to authorities, the discovery was made at approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. A person walking along the trails connecting Pelican Park and the Northlake Nature Center came across a woman’s body among fallen leaves and alerted authorities.
Deputies with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. Detectives from the department’s Major Crimes Unit subsequently began investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Rodriguez’s body was transported to the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office for examination. As of Thursday, officials had confirmed her identity, but her cause and manner of death had not yet been determined.
Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the discovery or indicated whether foul play is suspected. The investigation remains ongoing.
Remembering Lizeht Rodriguez
At just 24 years old, Lizeht’s passing represents a heartbreaking loss. Her life was more than the circumstances surrounding her death, and her memory deserves to be treated with compassion, dignity and respect.
Her loved ones are left to grieve and remember the moments they shared with her. Her sudden loss is also a reminder of how deeply an unexpected death can affect family members, friends and others who cared about her.
Heartfelt condolences go out to Lizeht’s family, friends and everyone mourning her passing. May they find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
