Killing of George Spann in Mississippi in 1931

Incident

Case summary

George Spann, 30, a tenant farmer, was killed in 1931 by a posse in Coahoma County, Mississippi. Spann, who was held in virtual slavery, was accused of shooting his plantation landlord to protest the forced labor. An armed posse, supported by the county sheriff, shot Spann in his cabin.

Victim(s):

George Spann


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Perpetrator group type: police, posse, mob

Date of incident: 1931-02-13
Location: Blaine, Sunflower County, Mississippi
Location type: private space - agricultural or industrial
Allegation against victim: dispute with and shooting of a white landlord

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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

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