Killing of Sam Marshall in Georgia

Incident

Case summary

Sam Marshall (1908 - 1954), a fertilizer company worker, was killed by Bill Rogers in Lowndes County, Georgia. Marshall was released on bond after being convicted of running down and seriously injuring Rogers' son. Rogers caught up with Marshall, beat him with a broken bottle and shot him. Grand jury declined to indict.

Victim(s):

Sam Marshall


Date of incident: [ ]
Location: Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia
Location type: [ ]
Allegation against victim: engaging in an altercation with William Rodgers; running over Rodgers's son

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

Criminal process
Arrest: [ ]
Charge/indictment/information: yes
Grand jury: yes
Trial: yes
Conviction: no
Sentence: none, grand jury returned no-bill


Civil lawsuits/claims filed: yes

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