Killing of Willie Reeves in Georgia in 1939

Incident

Case summary

Willie Reeves, age 27, a farmer, was killed in 1939 by farmer James Wallace in Meriwether County, Georgia. The two were engaged in a labor dispute when Wallace shot Reeves to death. Wallace was charged with murder and release on bail. Not clear what if any legal action was taken against Wallace.

Victim(s):

Willie Reeves


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

John Wallace

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1939-03-19
Location: Meriwether County, Georgia
Location type: unknown - rural
Allegation against victim: attempting to hire Wallace's labor away; assaulting a white man

Coroner process
Coroner/inquest: [ ]
Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

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


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