Sadie Joseph Founder Baton Rouge African American History Museum Found Dead In Car Trunk Friday Night

BATON ROUGE, LA. (THECOUNT) — Sadie Roberts Joseph, the founder of Baton Rouge Odell S. Williams African-American Museum, has been identified as the victim found dead in the trunk of a car Friday evening, according to reports.

The body of Joseph, 75, was found in the trunk of a vehicle in the 2300 block of North 20th Street, on Friday evening.

A cause or manner of death has not been determined, Baton Rouge police said Saturday.

Anyone with possible information on the deadly incident should contact police at 911.

Joseph’s accomplishments and contributions to the Baton Rouge community include her role in raising awareness of African American history and the civil rights movement, reports TheAdvocate.

The museum is located at, 538 South Blvd, in Baton Rouge, LA.

State Rep. C. Denise Marcelle took to Facebook to remember the beloved woman:

“My heart is empty… as I learned last night that Ms. Sadie Roberts Joseph was found murdered! This woman was amazing and loved her history. She never bothered anyone, just wanted to expand her African American Museum downtown, where she continually hosted the Juneteenth Celebration yearly. I loved working with her and am saddened by her death…. whoever knows what happened to her, please contact the authorities and say something. RIP my friend!!! #JusticeForSadieRobertsJoseph”

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Geo quick facts: Baton Rouge is a city on the Mississippi River, and the capital of Louisiana. Antebellum landmarks include the castle-like Old Louisiana State Capitol, now a museum, and Magnolia Mound Plantation, with its French Creole house. LSU Rural Life Museum is a complex of refurbished buildings illustrating 18th- and 19th-century life. On the river, the USS Kidd is a retired WWII destroyer that is now a museum – wikipedia.