The person at the center of this case
Estranged wife of Joe Matthew Constance
Homicide · Open - Fugitive at Large
14 years waiting · since 2011
JOE MATTHEW CONSTANCE
Justice for Estranged wife of Joe Matthew Constance — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where has Joe Matthew Constance been hiding since June 2011? Has he remained in Louisiana or fled to another state or country?
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witness
Lead #2Who were the other occupants in the residence that Constance threatened and assaulted? Can they provide additional details about his demeanor, statements, or direction of flight?
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evidence
Lead #3What firearm was used in the murder? Has it been recovered or traced?
On June 5, 2011, Joe Matthew Constance allegedly forced his way into his estranged wife's home in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, threatened and assaulted multiple occupants, then located and shot his estranged wife to death before fleeing. Constance was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated burglary but evaded arrest and remains a fugitive. The FBI is seeking information on his whereabouts, with a reward of up to $30,000 for tips leading to his capture.
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#1133
FBI; Fourteenth Judiciary District Court, State of Louisiana
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contact
Lead #4Has Constance attempted contact with family members, associates, or former employers since his flight?
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Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Burglary Caution: Joe Matthew Constance, a convicted felon, is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of his estranged wife in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on June 5, 2011. It is alleged that Constance forcefully entered his estranged wife's residence, confronted other occupants of the residence, threatened to shoot two of the occupants and physically assaulted another one while demanding to know the location of his estranged wife.
When Constance located his estranged wife in another area of her residence, he allegedly shot and killed her, and fled the area. That same day, Constance was charged with first degree murder, aggravated assault and aggravated burglary, by the Fourteenth Judiciary District Court, State of Louisiana, Parish of Calcasieu, and a state warrant was issued for his arrest.
A federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana on October 16, 2014, after Constance was charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Timeline of Events
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2011-06-05
Murder and Flight
Joe Matthew Constance allegedly murdered his estranged wife at her residence in Calcasieu Parish after forcefully entering, threatening occupants, and assaulting residents. He then fled the area.
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2011-06-05
State Charges Filed
Constance was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated burglary by the Fourteenth Judiciary District Court, State of Louisiana.
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2014-10-16
Federal Warrant Issued
A federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Case Information
Incident:June 5, 2011
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $30,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:June 5, 2011
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $30,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case