Killing of Sidney Louis Smith in Florida in 1946

Incident

Case summary

Sidney Louis Smith (1922 - 1946), a veteran and laborer, was killed in Saint Lucie County, Florida. Smith, who was riding bicycles with his brother in law, was struck by a car driven by Marguerite Bass, a white woman. Bass was cleared of all charges by a coroner.

Victim(s):

Sidney Louis Smith


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Marguerite Bass

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1946-01-07
Location: Saint Lucie County, Florida
Location type: public space - rural
Allegation against victim: [ ]

Coroner process
Coroner/inquest: yes
Finding of no legal responsibility: yes

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