Killing of Tom Watson Darden in Georgia in 1933
Incident
Tom Wastson Darden, 39, a tenant farmer, was killed in 1933 by Lovett Cockwell, a landowner. Following an argument between the two, Cockwell threatened to kill Darden, and Darden threatened to quit. Cockwell followed Darden home in his car, got out, shot Darden, and then went to the sheriff. The sheriff allegedly told Cockwell to bury the body and did not investigate. Darden’s body was buried by a chain gang.
advocacy group resources
- News article from the New Journal and Guide about the murder of Watson Darden : September 16, 1933
- Journalism: 2021-03124-DARDEN Tom Watson (1399248511)
- Journalism: 2021-03124-DARDEN Tom Watson (1399248511)
- Journalism: 2021-03124-DARDEN Tom Watson (1399248511)
- News article from the Chicago Defender about the murder of Watson Darden : August 26, 1933
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