Killing of Granville Langston in Florida in 1942

Incident

Case summary

Granville Langston (1911-1942), who was about to be inducted into the army, was killed by John Duran (or Duren) in Port St. Joe, Gulf County, Florida. According to a letter to the NAACP from one M.L. Archie, Duran owned a store in a Black neighborhood and was known for his violence against Blacks. The letter alleges that Duran killed Langston.

Victim(s):

Granville Langston


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

John Duran

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Date of incident: 1942-01-17
Location: Port Saint Joe, Gulf County, Florida
Location type: unknown - urban
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