Killing of Hattie Debardelaben in Alabama in 1945

Incident

Case summary

Hattie Debardelaben, 46, a farmer, was killed in 1945 by Deputy Clyde White and federal officers John Barrenbrugge, J. C. Moseley, L. O. Smith in Autauga County, Alabama. During a warrantless search of her home for illegal whiskey, the officers beat and arrested Debardelaben and her son. On the way to the Prattville County jail, Debardelaben died from her injuries.

Victim(s):

Hattie Debardelaben


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

John H. Barrenbrugge

J. C. Moseley

L. O. Smith

Clyde White

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1945-03-23
Location: Mulberry, Autauga County, Alabama
Location type: victim's home
Allegation against victim: bootlegging

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

Criminal process
Arrest: [ ]
Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: yes
Trial: [ ]
Conviction: [ ]
Sentence: [ ]

FBI case ID:

Birmingham 44-83

DOJ case ID:

144-2-12

144-2-13


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