Killing of Robert Langston in Alabama in 1950

Incident

Case summary

Robert Langston, 55, was killed in 1950 by Elbert Ezelle in Pickens County, Alabama. Langston was accused of killing his sister. While Deputy Sheriff Laverne Huff and Elbert Ezelle were placing Langston under arrest, he allegedly attempted to escape, and during a struggle, Ezelle shot and killed Langston.

Victim(s):

Robert Langston


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Elbert G. Ezelle

Ted Ezelle

Curt Griffin

Giles Hood

Laverne Huff

[given name unknown] Knight

J. R. Long

Percy Walker

Perpetrator group type: posse, police

Date of incident: 1950-06-22
Location: Pickensville, Pickens County, Alabama
Location type: private space - domestic
Allegation against victim: murdering a Black woman; attacking a police officer

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

Criminal process
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Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: [ ]
Trial: [ ]
Conviction: [ ]
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FBI case ID:

Birmingham 44-194

DOJ case ID:

144-1-121

144-1-100


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