Killing of Fred Baldwin in Florida in 1952

Incident

Case summary

Fred Baldwin, a/k/a James L. Couch, a/k/a James Sullivan, age 37, was killed in 1952 by police officers in Chipley, Washington County, Florida. The circumstances are unclear. Baldwin was accused of either rape or burglary or both and was being pursued by a posse of law enforcement officers when he was gunned down.

Victim(s):

Fred Baldwin


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

James L. Couch

Howard Roach

Perpetrator group type: police, posse, mob

Date of incident: 1952-08-23
Location: Chipley, Washington County, Florida
Location type: unknown - rural
Allegation against victim: committing rape

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

Criminal process
Arrest: [ ]
Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: [ ]
Trial: [ ]
Conviction: [ ]
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DOJ case ID:

144-17-51


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