Joseph James Sylvester Sr.

Murdered
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Joseph James Sylvester Sr., a 33-year-old resident of Opelousas, Louisiana, tragically lost his life on December 18, 2023. The incident occurred outside of Club Reels in Opelousas, where Sylvester died as the result of a single gunshot wound. This unfortunate event has been classified as a case of gun violence, and a grand jury in St. Landry Parish has since handed down an indictment for murder in connection with this shooting.

Born on August 20, 1990, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, Josep ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joseph James Sylvester Sr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Opelousas

    LA

    2023-12-18

    33

    Joseph

    James Sylvester Sr.

    12/12/2024

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