Killing of George Neal in Georgia

Incident

Case summary

George Neal, age 22, a laborer, died in 1930 in a prison in Chatham County, Georgia, apparently after he was not given needed medical attention. The NAACP cited Neil’s death in its request that Georgia Governor R.B. Russell investigate alleged abuse and torture of prison inmates.

Victim(s):

George Neal


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Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: on or around 1930-05-01
Location: Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
Location type: carceral location
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death certificates - closed
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