Joseph Allen Yella Lewis Jr was a 39-year-old African American man who died in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. His death prompted an investigation into a violent crime; investigators interviewed witnesses, followed multiple leads and identified several people as suspects.

Arrests were later made and the case proceeded through the judicial system to trial. Court proceedings examined the events of the day and the roles of those accused; the trial concluded with convictions in connection with Lewis Jr’s death, providing a measure of legal closure for his family and community.

Lewis Jr was known locally and his passing left a noticeable void among those who knew him. If anyone has information about Joseph Lewis Jr, his life in New Orleans, or the events surrounding March 21, 2018, please come forward.