Homicide Report > George Cleggett Jr., 26
George Cleggett Jr., 26
Died Dec. 9, 2011
George Cleggett Jr., a 26-year-old black man, was strangled Friday, Dec. 9, at the Men's Central Jail in the 400 block of Bauchet Street in Chinatown, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Cleggett was found at 12:58 p.m. on the floor of a two-man cell by sheriff's deputies conducting hourly security checks. The victim was not breathing, and medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene, according to officials from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Lt. Mary Leef said the investigation into any potential motive or suspect is continuing.
The inmate, who was being held on a murder charge, was alone when he was discovered, authorities said.
The Times has contacted investigators to obtain additional information about the case and will post an update as soon as possible.
Anyone with details about the death is asked to contact the sheriff’s homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Los Angeles Times
19 reader comments about George Cleggett Jr.
Another homicide in county jail.
Dec. 12, 2011 at 2:34 p.m.
Hi my name is Devon Washington,george is my nephew and I'm confused because it said he was killed in china town. Is the jail in china town?
Dec. 13, 2011 at 8:26 a.m.
— Devon Washington
Yes, the L.A. County jail is in Chinatown. It is within downtown, but considered its own district.
Dec. 13, 2011 at 2:49 p.m.
He was murdered at Men's Central Jail (MCJ) Twin Towers Correctional Facility which is located on the East Side of Chinatown in Downtown Los Angeles.
Dec. 13, 2011 at 6:09 p.m.
To Devon Washington:
yes
Dec. 14, 2011 at 4:01 p.m.
I never met George in person, but, he did take someone away from me and my family that we will never get over are understand why..that person was my brother Premium Fortenberry. My family and I were looking forward to justice being served, but I guess n a sense it has.
Dec. 16, 2011 at 5:03 a.m.
George will truly be missed for whaterver its worth he was first of a good person and did not deserve to be strangled please help us to bring his killer to justice, its the only thing we can do for him now.
Dec. 18, 2011 at 11:08 p.m.
— carl a fortenberry
Like I always say, what goes around comes around.
Dec. 19, 2011 at 8:04 a.m.
Isn't it ironic how this guy killed someone....and now he's been murdered [his] family wants justice [and people are saying he was a good guy].
The way of the universe is a funny thing, Meck looks like you were right.
Dec. 19, 2011 at 2:09 p.m.
he was attacked by prem, and so it was self defense.. get the facts before making comments....
Dec. 20, 2011 at 7:03 a.m.
Is george from new orleans louisiana? And did he go to edna karr hs?
Dec. 21, 2011 at 4:59 a.m.
To Alina yes George was from New Orleans and yes he went to Edna Karr.
Dec. 21, 2011 at 12:50 p.m.
George was under the influence of drugs before he was arrested...his mind wasn't right at all when he first came in. He was about to get out for time served for his next trial and now this happened. Curious to know who he pissed of enough to strangle him....
Dec. 24, 2011 at 5:37 a.m.
he was a GREAT person and from what i understand in this country we live in you are innocent untill proven guilty... before making comments on a tragic death think about what you post *TheUsualSkeptic*
my heart still hurts he will never be forgotten ill love him forever
Dec. 27, 2011 at 2:37 p.m.
We love you and you will be missed.
Dec. 28, 2011 at 6:17 p.m.
I think we should take a moment and read Matthew 7: 1-5. We are ALL sinners, therefore we should not pass judgement on ANYONE.
Dec. 29, 2011 at 5:55 a.m.
big boi get the facts before making comments.... why did he hide the body and try to leave another state to avoid go to jail again.. what fact you have????? this is another fact you don't have...geogre attacked the guy in the cell so it was self defense..so it look like justice was give back to him and the family..for beating up a old man... jail house laws.you don't beat old people to death at the age of 23 and think your going to get away with it good job inmate one less lowlife
Dec. 30, 2011 at 11:06 p.m.
@Carl, is Preminum Fortenberry and Roderick Fortenberry the same person. I saw where a Roderick Fortenberry was murdered in June. It says he was 20 years old and this happened in Louisiana.
Dec. 31, 2011 at 12:16 a.m.
alexis!!!You read wrong try again the killer was 20..
Jan. 3, 2012 at 11:57 a.m.
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