Killing of Robert Barton in Alabama in 1931

Incident

Case summary

Robert Barton, 53, a farmer, was killed in 1931 in Cherokee County, Alabama. Barton was shot and killed while plowing his land. The white assailant was arrested, but, so far as can be determined, there were no further legal proceedings.

Victim(s):

Robert Barton


Date of incident: 1931-05-12
Location: Cherokee, Colbert County, Alabama
Location type: victim's workplace
Allegation against victim: [ ]

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

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


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