Killing of Robert Cook Jr. in Georgia in 1940

Incident

Case summary

Robert Cook, Jr., age 17, died in 1940 in DeKalb County, Georgia. Cook was serving a 60-day sentence for reckless driving. He died of sunstroke while working in a rock quarry whose labor was provided by city prisoners.

Victim(s):

Robert Cook Jr.


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals: [ ]
Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1940-07-26
Location: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Location type: carceral location
Allegation against victim: committing traffic violations

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

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


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