Killing of Charlie Smoke and Richard Smoke in Florida in 1931

Incident

Case summary

Charles Smoke (Smoak), 18, was killed when a group of men pulled him and his brother, Richard, from their car and fatally shot them in the presence of their father. Charles and his brother, Richard, were turpentine workers and were being transported from one camp to another. Richard Smoke (Smoak), 18, was killed when a group of men pulled him and his brother, Richard, from their car and fatally shot them in the presence of their father. Richard and his brother, Charles, were turpentine workers and were being transported from one camp to another.

Victim(s):

Charlie Smoke

Richard Smoke


Date of incident: 1931-08-28
Location: Blountstown, Calhoun County, Florida
Location type: public space - rural
Allegation against victim: attacking a white forest ranger; fighting with a supervisor at a turpentine camp

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

Criminal process
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