The founder of Louisiana's African-American History Museum found dead in the trunk of a car: police



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The founder of an African-American history museum in Louisiana was found dead in the trunk of a car on Friday night, police said.

The body of 75-year-old Sadie Roberts-Joseph was found in the trunk of a car parked in the 2300 block of North 20th St, just three miles from her home, reported the lawyer. citing the Baton Rouge police.

It was not clear immediately who discovered the body and the police did not reveal the cause of death.

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In an article posted on Facebook, the police lamented the loss of Roberts-Joseph, whom she termed "treasure for our community".

The body of Sadie Roberts-Joseph, 75, was found in the trunk of a car parked in block 2300 of North 20th St, just three miles from her home.

The body of Sadie Roberts-Joseph, 75, was found in the trunk of a car parked in block 2300 of North 20th St, just three miles from her home.
(Baton Rouge Police Department)

"Mrs. Sadie was a tireless advocate of community peace, we had the opportunity to work with her on so many levels … Mrs. Sadie is a treasure for our community, she will miss BRPD and her loss will be felt in the community she served. "

C. Denise Marcelle, state representative, also addressed Facebook saying that she was "saddened by her death".

Roberts-Joseph was the founder and curator of the Baton Rouge African-American Museum, established in 2001.

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The website of the city's visitor reception desk indicates that the museum showcases African art, exhibits on cotton and black-growing inventors, as well as a bus dating back to 1953 dating from the period of boycott of civil rights in Baton Rouge.

Associated Press contributed to this report.

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