A Building's Dark Legacy: The Tragic Case of Jacque St Ann The death of 17 year old Jacque St Ann in a dilapidated high rise tower in New Orleans serves as a stark reminder that urban blight can have devastating human consequences.
Jacque and his friends were exploring the abandoned Plaza Tower when he fell to his death, highlighting the complex web of responsibility surrounding this tragedy.
The Plaza Tower has been a fixture in downtown New Orleans for over 15 years, its fate tied to the whims of its owner, Alexandria Land & Development LLC.