Killing of Leon McGhee in Mississippi in 1953

Incident

Case summary

Leon McGhee (1909 - 1953), a farmer, died in Bolivar County, Mississippi. McGhee was allegedly injured in a car wreck and died a few days later in a clinic s. Leon McGhee’s brother, Isiah McGhee believed that Leon McGhee was killed and then admitted to the clinic. Isiah McGhee stated to the FBI that when he went to claim his brother’s body, he was forced out of town.

Victim(s):

Leon McGhee


Date of incident: 1953-12-05
Location: Mound Bayou, Bolivar County, Mississippi
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FBI case ID:

Memphis 44-561

DOJ case ID:

144-40-84


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death certificates
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