Killing of Wilbert Jackson in Florida in 1938

Incident

Case summary

Wilbert Jackson, age 22, a sugar cane worker, was killed in 1938 by sheriff Jeff Wiggins in Clewiston, Hendry County, Florida. Wiggins had been patronizing a beer place when he fatally shot Jackson.

Victim(s):

Wilbert Jackson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Jeff Wiggins

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1938-02-06
Location: Liberty Point, Glades County, Florida
Location type: private space - commercial
Allegation against victim: [ ]

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

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