Killing of Will Jones in Arkansas in 1931

Incident

Case summary

Will Jones, a farmer, was killed in 1931 by Perry Wilkerson in Cross County, Arkansas, according to a letter to the NAACP from Prof. R.D. Mitchell.

Victim(s):

Will Jones

Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Perry Wilkerson

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Date of incident: 1931-01-04

Location: Cross County, Arkansas

Location type: private space - agricultural or industrial

Allegation against victim: arguing with a white man; trying to move away

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Criminal process

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