Killing of Edward Franklin in South Carolina in 1944

Incident

Case summary

Edward Franklin (1917 – 1944) was killed by police officer Weldon Parrott in Florence County, South Carolina. Franklin’s death certificate states he died from a gunshot wound in the chest.

Victim(s):

Edward Franklin


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Weldon A. Parrott

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1944-02-14
Location: Johnsonville, Florence County, South Carolina
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: [ ]

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

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

DOJ case ID:

144-67-10


Document(s):
death certificates - closed
federal agency records
military documents - closed
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