Joseph Phillips
Joseph Phillips, 68, was held at Camp C of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, in West Feliciana Parish. He was severely beaten in an attack on December 29, 2022, and died several days later in December 2022. West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Brian Spillman and District Attorney Sam D'Aquilla said another man held at the prison was indicted for first-degree murder in his death. The sheriff said Phillips was much smaller and lighter than the man accused of the attack.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Brian Spillman and District Attorney Sam D'Aquilla say a fellow inmate severely beat him.
Reported by: West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Brian Spillman (outside investigators); District Attorney Sam D'Aquilla.