Russell ONeil Celestin Sr.

On a spring evening in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the life of 31-year-old Russell O'Neil Celestin Sr., a Black / African American male, was tragically cut short. On May 18, 2014, Celestin died, leaving behind a grieving family and a community seeking answers. The circumstances surrounding his death prompted an investigation by local law enforcement.

In the days that followed, the Baton Rouge Police Department actively pursued leads to understand the events that led to Celestin's untimely pas ...