Killing of Edna Davis in Alabama in 1932

Incident

Case summary

Edna Davis, age 21, was killed in 1932 by police officers Charles Norrell and John W. Allen and detective J.T. Moser in Birmingham, Alabama. Police claimed that they were investigating a burglary and that they shot Davis as she resisted arrest.

Victim(s):

Edna Davis

Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

John W. Allen

J. T. Moser

Charlie Norrell

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1932-12-31

Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama

Location type: victim's home

Allegation against victim: attacking a police officer; committing robbery

Coroner process

Coroner/inquest: yes

Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process

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