Killing of Henry Maynard in Georgia in 1939

Incident

Case summary

Henry Maynard, age 33, a farmer, died in 1939 of a gunshot wound in Monroe County, Georgia. Maynard was last seen leaving to go hunting in November 1939. His body was found in the woods five miles from his home in January 1940. The coroner ruled it an accidental shooting. Maynard’s wife speculated that Maynard was killed by a Black man.

Victim(s):

Henry Maynard


Date of incident: 1939-11-11
Location: Lorane, Bibb County, Georgia
Location type: unknown - rural
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Coroner process
Coroner/inquest: yes
Finding of no legal responsibility: yes

Criminal process
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