Dr. Ralph Newsome was a plastic surgeon and a professor at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. On October 31, 2009, Newsome was found stabbed to death in his home in the French Quarter. According to reports, the suspect or suspects set fire to the 45-year-old Newsome's town house after he was killed. As of November 1, 2009, authorities had not made any arrests in connection with Newsome's murder.http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/10/post_53.html
Background
Fire crews responded to Newsome's home on Toulouse Street on the evening of October 31, 2009. When they arrived, the town house was on fire. Inside, they found Dr. Newsome's body. Reports said authorities think the blaze was set after Newsome was murdered, in a possible attempt to conceal evidence.http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/10/post_53.html
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Fast Facts
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Name
Name: Dr. Ralph Edward Newsome Jr.
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Born
ca. 1964
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Hometown
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Died
October 31, 2009
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Fact:
Found murdered in his town house in New Orleans' French Quarter
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Taught at Tulane University School of Medicine
