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reported he considered running for
Shreveport Mayor. In July 2018, Demery denied interest in local politics. He confirmed a desire to become the chief of Shreveport Police, with multiple 2018 mayoral candidates approaching him for the position if elected. In 2018, Rodney Demery endorsed Lee O. Savage
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Murder Chose Me
Returns For A Second Season On Investigation Discovery, Featuring The Case Files Of Leading Homicide Detective Rod Demery
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was an Amazon Bestseller when it was released. Demery released his second book,
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Shreveport true crime show 'Murder Chose Me' returning for a third season
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SPD investigates three shootings, one homicide in less than a week
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Murder Chose Me renewed for Season 3, and filming is underway
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For This Louisiana Homicide Detective, Murder Is Personal
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Chris Harris this and Greg Hanlon (February 10, 2017)
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as well as having experience in undercover work. As a
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