Died in jail or a lockup
Carmel Rhodes
Carmel Rhodes, 50, died while held at the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans. The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed the death on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office preliminarily found natural causes, pending final toxicology results. The sheriff's office said the coroner's preliminary finding came after a review of the death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office preliminarily ruled the death natural, pending final toxicology results.
Reported by: Orleans Parish Coroner's Office, via Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office (medical examiner or coroner).