Killing of Sephus Davis in Georgia in 1933

Incident

Case summary

Sephus Davis, age 45, a laborer and veteran, was killed in 1933 by a group in Lumpkin, Stewart County, Georgia. Davis was in jail for allegedly assaulting an officer who had arrested him for allegedly assaulting a child. The mob seized him from the Richland city jail and beat and shot him to death.

Victim(s):

Sephus Davis


Date of incident: 1933-10-23
Location: Richland, Stewart County, Georgia
Location type: public space - rural
Allegation against victim: assaulting a Black girl; attacking a police officer; resisting arrest

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

Criminal process
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