Killing of A. L. McCamy Jr. in Georgia in 1936

Incident

Case summary

A. L. McCamy Jr., 21, a laborer, was killed by a mob in 1936 in Whitfield County, Georgia. McCamy was arrested after allegedly breaking into the house of a widow. McCamy was taken from his jail cell, shot and hanged by a mob of about 200 white individuals.The sheriff claimed to be asleep.

Victim(s):

A. L. McCamy Jr.


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

Date of incident: 1936-09-06
Location: Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: attacking a white girl

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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