Killing of Joe Griffin in Florida

Incident

Case summary

Joe Griffin, died in 1940 in Wewahitchka, Gulf County, Florida. Griffin had been jailed for writing to a white woman. He was released to be taken to a safer place. Days later, a body believed to be his was found in a ditch.

Victim(s):

Joe Griffin


Date of incident: May 1940
Location: Wewahitchka, Gulf County, Florida
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Allegation against victim: writing to a white girl

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