Second Person Sought in Homicide Investigation, LIVINGSTON, November 22, 2021 - On November 18, 2021, at approximately 3:00 pm, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation in reference to a homicide, after locating a deceased subject in the front yard of an address in the 14000 block of FM 350 N, in Livingston.
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives, along with assistance from the Texas Rangers, arrived to the scene to begin their investigation. The deceased was quickly identified by law enforcement as Leonard Eral Chatman, 64, of Livingston.
Leonard Chatman’s son, Lynnie Chatman (40), is currently wanted on four unrelated felony warrants and is being sought by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for questioning, in reference to this investigation.
Lynnie Chatman’s girlfriend, Brooke Ashley Cormier (22), is also wanted on two unrelated felony warrants and is also being sought by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for questioning, in reference to this investigation. Brooke Cormier and Lynnie Chatman are believed to be together at this time.
If you have any information as to their whereabouts or any information that would assist us in this case, please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division directly and speak to a Detective, at 936-327-6810. You may also contact Polk County Crime Stoppers at 936-327-STOP, where you can remain anonymous and may collect a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
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