Killing of George Johnson in Georgia in 1945

Incident

Case summary

George Johnson, age 22, was killed in 1945 by prison guard Thomas Moulder in Bellwood prison camp in Fulton County, Georgia. Johnson was serving sentences for robbery. Camp warden A.A. Clarke alleged that Johnson had become unruly and uncontrollable. Deputy warden Roberts testified to the coroner’s jury that when guards tried to force Johnson into solitary confinement, Johnson broke free and backed away, and Moulder shot him. Prisoner-witnesses said that Johnson should not have been shot because he presented no danger.

Victim(s):

George Johnson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Thomas Moulder

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1945-04-27
Location: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Location type: carceral location
Allegation against victim: violating prison camp rules; objecting to being put in solitary; striking a prison guard

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

Criminal process
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DOJ case ID:

144-19-40


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