Former Louisiana Mayor Faces Third-Degree Rape Trial Over Alleged Incident with Teen
In a shocking case that has rocked the small town of DeRidder, Louisiana, former mayor Misty Roberts, 43, is currently on trial for the alleged third-degree rape of a 16-year-old boy. The trial, which began recently, centers on events from 2024, with prosecutors presenting compelling evidence including testimony from Roberts' own children who claim to have witnessed the act.
Children's Testimony and DoorDash Evidence
During the proceedings, jurors heard from Roberts' son and daughter, both of whom provided accounts of what they saw. The son told investigators in a March 2025 interview that he observed his mother having sex with his friend through a window crack, though he expressed uncertainty about the exact details. The daughter testified she saw her mother and the boy "on top of each other" that night.
Perhaps most damning is the evidence surrounding emergency contraception. Prosecutors revealed that after the alleged incident, Roberts ordered Plan B, commonly known as the morning-after pill, through DoorDash. A DoorDash driver testified that he accepted a request from "Misty C" to purchase the contraceptive and deliver it to her home. The driver later connected the delivery to Roberts after hearing rumors about the allegations.
Text Messages and Party Details
The court was presented with numerous text messages that paint a troubling picture. In one exchange, Roberts assured the alleged victim's mother that she was on birth control after rumors spread through the town of approximately 9,800 residents. Screenshots from group chats showed friends urging Roberts to take Plan B.
Additional texts revealed Roberts asking her son what kind of alcohol he and his friends wanted for the party where the alleged incident occurred. Photos from the 2024 gathering were shown to jurors, including one depicting Roberts in a bikini as the teen looked up at her smiling.
Witness Accounts and Family Dynamics
A friend of the alleged victim testified that Roberts was dancing on the boy and flirting with him at the party, noting the teen appeared intoxicated and even vomited at one point. After Roberts and the boy came downstairs, a significant argument erupted among attendees.
Roberts' ex-husband, Duncan Clanton, took the stand and testified that Roberts confessed to having sex with the minor and that their children had caught them in the act. While text messages showed Clanton initially describing Roberts as a "great mom" and urging her to deny the allegations, under cross-examination he stated he no longer believed this to be true.
Legal Proceedings and Background
This marks Roberts' second trial after the first ended in a mistrial when two Beauregard Parish judges were removed from the case due to alleged ties to her ex-husband. Roberts, who was serving her second term as mayor, resigned days before her arrest in 2024. She faces charges of third-degree rape and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles.
The case continues to unfold in court, with the community closely watching as more details emerge about this disturbing allegation against a former public official.
