Who is Misty Roberts? Rape-accused former Louisiana mayor caught with a minor by her kids

Misty Roberts, the former mayor of DeRidder, is facing a charge of third-degree rape following allegations stemming from a 2024 incident that has now gone to trial. According to testimony and video evidence played for jurors, Roberts’ own children reportedly told police they witnessed troubling behavior involving their mother and a 16-year-old boy during what was described as a boozy pool party. In one interview shown in court, Roberts’ son told investigators that he saw his mother having sex with the minor through a crack in a window. However, when questioned later about his recollection, he told the court that he ‘couldn’t be certain that’s what he saw’ that night, according to KPLC-TV.

Jurors were also shown photos from the party, including images of minors holding drinks and a photograph prosecutors described as “lewd.” The image showed Roberts wearing a bikini while the teen victim looked up at her smiling.

As per KPLC-TV, Roberts’ daughter also took the stand as jurors watched her recorded interview with investigators. In that interview, she said she saw her mother and the young man “on top of each other” on the night in question.


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Days after police launched their investigation, Roberts resigned as mayor of DeRidder, a city of just under 10,000 residents located about 20 miles east of the Texas border. She has been charged with third-degree rape and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles.

Who is Misty Roberts?

Misty Roberts is the former mayor of DeRidder who has been accused of engaging in a sexual encounter with a teenager at a party in 2024, during her time in office. As per her LinkedIn profile, she is a public relations and community development professional who served the City of DeRidder for more than 15 years. She was the city’s first elected female mayor, holding the office from June 2009 until her resignation in July 2024.

On her profile, Roberts describes herself as a “Resilient Leader | Strategic Planner | Community Advocate,” highlighting her work in city growth, infrastructure and utility development, industrial expansion, and emergency planning and recovery. She notes experience in leading large-scale municipal projects, strengthening critical infrastructure, and overseeing disaster recovery efforts.

Before becoming mayor, Roberts held multiple roles within city government, including Director of Community Service and Project Coordinator, where she managed public relations, marketing, community programs, and economic development initiatives. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from McNeese State University.