A familiar name in the newsroom of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has died. John Filiatreau, who was a writer/reporter with Presbyterian News Service, died this week after suffering a heart attack, according to family.
Filiatreau had a lengthy career, spending more than 20 years as a reporter/editor for the Louisville Courier Journal as well as editor in chief of Louisville Magazine. He was recognized for investigative reporting on the horrific conditions of local and state jails and his columns amassed a devoted following.