Died in jail or a lockup
Darvin Mumphrey
Darvin Mumphrey, 40, died on December 1, 2024, while held at the Ascension Parish Jail in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Louisiana State Police investigated his death, and District Attorney Ricky Babin said the investigation found no criminal wrongdoing. Babin said jail staff used a restraining device while trying to subdue Mumphrey. The State Police findings had not been made public when the report was published, and the cause of death was pending an autopsy.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. District Attorney Ricky Babin said jail staff used a restraining device to subdue him, while the cause of death remains pending and the State Police findings have not been made public.
Reported by: District Attorney Ricky Babin.