Killing of Willie Robinson in Alabama in 1931

Incident

Case summary

Willie Robinson was killed in 1931 in Lee County, Alabama. His remains were found in a burned corn storage shack. Five Black persons were indicted on charges relating to Robinson’s death. However, an informant alerted the NAACP that Robinson was killed by three white men who shifted the blame to the Black defendants. All the defendants denied involvement in the attack on Robinson.

Victim(s):

Willie Robinson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Hope Murray

Albert Stewart

Willie Stewart

Mandy Stewart

Joe Word

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1931-12-27
Location: Shotwell, Lee County, Alabama
Location type: private space - agricultural or industrial
Allegation against victim: [ ]

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

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


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