Killing of Willie T. Hale in Arkansas in 1939

Incident

Case summary

Willie T. Hale (1905-1939), a mill worker, died in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas. Death certificate says “found dead from acute alcoholism.” However, the NAACP urged the Department of Justice to investigate, alleging that Hale was in jail and killed by officers without provocation.

Victim(s):

Willie T. Hale


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Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1939-10-24
Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas
Location type: carceral location
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Coroner process
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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process
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death certificates - closed
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