Killing of Edward Green in Alabama in 1943

Incident

Case summary

Edward Green, 23, a minister, was killed in 1943 in Millbrook, Alabama. He was killed, apparently, because he refused to pick cotton for a low price. His body was found in the Alabama River. Reverend Green was related to Reverend Frederick Shuttlesworth. An essay on this case, researched and authored by a CRRJ student, is available on request

Victim(s):

Edward Green


Date of incident: 1943-09-13
Location: Millbrook, Elmore County, Alabama
Location type: public space - rural
Allegation against victim: refusing to pick cotton at a low rate; writing a letter to a white girl

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

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DOJ case ID:

144-2-6


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