Killing of Henry Woods in Florida in 1932

Incident

Case summary

Henry Woods, age 38, was killed in 1932 by a posse of whites in Hamilton County, Florida. Woods was accused of murdering police officer Ira E. Fowler. His body was found burned, mutilated, and riddled with bullets.

Victim(s):

Henry Woods


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

J. H. Hunter

Perpetrator group type: police, posse, mob

Date of incident: 1932-06-06
Location: Jasper, Hamilton County, Florida
Location type: unknown - rural
Allegation against victim: committing robbery; murdering a police officer

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