What Happened To Sadie Roberts-Joseph?

Ms. Sadie was a prominent civil rights activist in Baton Rouge. She found dead in the trunk of a car. The law in investigating the death a homicide.

There is a mystery to the death of beloved Louisiana civil rights activist. Sadie Roberts-Joseph was discovered in the trunk of a car about three miles from her home on Friday. The law is searching for "person or persons" responsible for the prominent activist mysterious death.



Roberts-Joseph was the founder of the Baton Rouge African American History Museum.

She was a well-respect member of the community and the city's local Black leaders are saddened by this.

She was 75 years old. She recently hosted the city's Juneteenth celebration before her death.

The East Baton Rouge Parish boys and Baton Rouge Police have not ruled out a foul play but they are calling the coroner to determine the cause of death.

The Baton Rouge African American Museum was founded in 2001 by Roberts-Joseph.

"We're devastated, we're devastated that someone has actually killed her and put in the trunk of her own car," said Pat McCallister-Leduff, the niece of Roberts-Joseph.

One of the last people to see her was Beatrice Johnson, one of her siblings who lives two doors down from her on a quiet street in the city, reports The Adovcate.

The Baton Rouge African American History Museum was founded by Ms. Sadie.

Johnson said her sister came over Friday, as she did most days, because "she had mixed some cornbread, but her oven went out, and she brought it here to put in the over."

Gesturing towards her kitchen, Johnson: "The bread is still there. She never came back to get it."

Baton Rouge mayor Sharon Weston Broome said that the police and federal authorities are going to get involved in the matter. She also expressed sadness over the loss.

"I have no idea why someone would commit such a heinous act for someone who had nothing but love for this community and love for people."

Democratic state lawmaker C. Denise Marcelle wrote on social media: "My heart is empty...as I learned last night Ms. Sadie Roberts Joseph was found murdered! This woman was amazing and loved her history. She never bothered anyone.

She added, "I loved working with her and am sadden by her death.... Whoever knows what happened to her, please contact the authorities and say something."

The Baton Rouge Police are releasing a public notice on this.



Ms. Sadie's death will not be in vein. Those who murdered this treasure will be caught. Once caught, they will face murder in the first degree. The charges in Louisiana could carry LIFE of the DEATH card. Those who are involved in the hiding of suspects will be charged with harboring a fugitive.

These charges carry up to 10 years in the iron college.

Those caught are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.