PERSON: Alethea Duncan

Assistant Special Agent in Charge

Special Agent Alethea Duncan is currently serving as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of the FBI’s New Orleans field office, overseeing aspects related to national security. She has been involved in significant investigations, notably the New Orleans vehicle attack on Bourbon Street on January 1, 2025, where she provided updates and insights during press conferences. Duncan has stated that the attack, which involved a vehicle ramming into a crowd, was being investigated as an act of terrorism, despite initial discrepancies in its classification between her and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. She has also confirmed that the FBI does not believe the suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, acted alone in this incident. Duncan has a background in chemistry and has worked in several FBI offices including Miami, D.C., Quantico, and Houston before her current position.

Special Agent Alethea Duncan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Florida. She further pursued her education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Forensic Science from the University of Central Florida. Her educational background in chemistry and forensic science has been instrumental in her career with the FBI, particularly in the investigation of complex cases involving chemical and biological threats.

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