Inmate Faces New Charges Behind Bars | Baton Rouge News

A 22-year-old inmate at Louisiana’s Angola prison, Raymond Coats, is now facing manslaughter charges for the death of fellow inmate Patrick Jones in early June — even though he’s already serving a life sentence for killing mail carrier Calvin Brown in October 2023. The Department of Corrections says the case is complex and will be reviewed by a grand jury, amid growing concern over at least a dozen inmate deaths reported at Angola. This unfolding drama underscores the brutal realities inside America’s most notorious prisons. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/919a3a34348ef545