Killing of Warren Burden in Georgia in 1939

Incident

Case summary

Warren Burden, age 19, was killed in 1939 by George Osborne in Hancock County, Georgia. The incident occurred on a street near a school. An argument between Burden and Osborne turned violent, with Osborne brutally stabbing Burden multiple times. Osborne was arrested and then released at his committal hearing.

Victim(s):

Warren Burden


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

George Osborne

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1939-08-26
Location: Linton, Hancock County, Georgia
Location type: public space - rural
Allegation against victim: fighting with a white man

Coroner process
Coroner/inquest: [ ]
Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process
Arrest: yes
Charge/indictment/information: no
Grand jury: [ ]
Trial: [ ]
Conviction: [ ]
Sentence: [ ]


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