Killing of Dave Harris in Mississippi in 1930

Incident

Case summary

Dave Harris, 35, a tenant farmer, was killed by a mob in 1930 in Bolivar County, Mississippi. Harris was accused of shooting and killing 17-year-old Clayton Funderberg, white, who had accused Harris of stealing groceries from the Funderberg farm. Harris was taken by the mob, bound to to a tree and shot. A deputy sheriff declared there would likely be no inquest or investigation into Harris’ killing.

Victim(s):

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Perpetrator group type: mob

Date of incident: 1930-04-23
Location: Gunnison, Bolivar County, Mississippi
Location type: public space - rural
Allegation against victim: committing murder

Coroner process
Coroner/inquest: yes
Finding of no legal responsibility: yes

Criminal process
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Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
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