Killing of Walter Merkerson in Florida in 1938
Incident
Walter Merkerson was killed in 1938 by O. W. Giddins, a collector of a furniture store in Palm Beach County, Florida. Giddins came to Merkerson’s home to collect money for a bed. A dispute ensued and Giddins shot Merkerson. Merkerson died a few days later at a hospital. Trial jury acquitted.
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