Killing of William H. Dotson in Florida in 1939

Incident

Case summary

William H. Dotson was killed in 1939 by Moulton White in Cross City, Dixie County, Florida. White, a proprietor of a bar and gambling house, fatally shot Dotson after an argument.

Victim(s):

William H. Dotson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

J. W. Moulton

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1939-09-24
Location: Cross City, Dixie County, Florida
Location type: private space - commercial
Allegation against victim: quarreling over a Black woman

Coroner process
Coroner/inquest: yes
Finding of no legal responsibility: yes

Criminal process
Arrest: yes
Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: [ ]
Trial: [ ]
Conviction: [ ]
Sentence: [ ]


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