Killing of J. C. Evans in Florida in 1937

Incident

Case summary

J. C. Evans, about 30, was killed in 1937 by a mob in Okaloosa County, Florida. Evans was charged with a “crime against nature” involving an attack on a 12-year-old boy. While being transported from Panama City to Milton, Florida for trial, he was kidnapped by five hooded men and shot.

Victim(s):

J. C. Evans

Date of incident: 1937-10-04

Location: Crestview, Okaloosa County, Florida

Location type: public space - rural

Allegation against victim: assaulting a white boy; robbery

Coroner process

Coroner/inquest: yes

Finding of no legal responsibility: yes

Criminal process

Arrest: [ ]

Charge/indictment/information: [ ]