NEW ORLEANS, La. -- New Orleans police have arrested a repeat offender who they say confessed to killing a local woman.

Police say Henry Dolliole, 39, admitted he got into an argument with Lauren Tanski, 27, and then killed her. Dolliole has been charged with first degree murder.

Police say Dolliole is on probation for possession of heroin and has a lengthy rap sheet.

Tanski graduated from Colonie High School in 2004. She was found brutally beaten in New Orleans on Monday. Her family says she had only been there for two months, having moved there with friends to find a job.