Killing of Joe Solde in Alabama in 1933

Incident

Case summary

Joe Solde, 48, a well-to-do farmer in Lowndes County, was killed in 1933 in Benton, Lowndes County, Alabama by five white men: Archie Bryant, Edward Mealin, Asa May, fnu Hall and fnu Geston. Bryant sought to rent the land that was under Souls’ control, but the agent refused to displace Souls. The men lured Souls out of his house, accused him of stealing cattle, and beat him to death.

Victim(s):

Joe Solde


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Archie Bryant

[given name unknown] Giffindown

Arthur Hall

Asa Mays

Edward Mealings

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Date of incident: 1933-08-07
Location: Benton, Lowndes County, Alabama
Location type: private space - agricultural or industrial
Allegation against victim: renting land that white men coveted; dispute over a cow; dispute over a lease

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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process
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