Robert Chouest , 31 , of Cut Off , Louisiana , was charged in the May 22 , 2013 , killing of Shawn Galjour , 41 , of Larose . After two-and-a-half hours of deliberation , jurors on Saturday were deadlocked about five-3 in a decision on his fate . During his testimony , Chouest said he 'd taken about eight Percocet pain pills and smoked 9 rocks of crack cocaine . Prosecutors accused Chouest of fabricating the story about the alligator .
Robert Chouest , 31 , of Cut Off , Louisiana , was charged in the May 22 , 2013 , killing of Shawn Galjour , 41 , of Larose . After two-and-a-half hours of deliberation , jurors on Saturday were deadlocked 9-3 in a decision on his fate . During his testimony , Chouest said he 'd taken about eight Percocet pain pills and smoked about five rocks of crack cocaine . Prosecutors accused Chouest of fabricating the story about the alligator .