Killing of T. J. Thomas in Georgia in 1933

Incident

Case summary

T. J. Thomas was killed in 1933 in Baker County, Georgia. Thomas was taken from his home, hanged and shot after a white man, Patrick Kirksey, died from gunshot wounds in a fight between a group of white and Black men. An essay on this case, researched and authored by a CRRJ student, is available on request.

Victim(s):

T. J. Thomas


Date of incident: 1933-06-12
Location: Newton, Baker County, Georgia
Location type: public space - rural
Allegation against victim: fighting with and killing a white man

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