Killing of Frederick O'Neale in Florida in 1937

Incident

Case summary

Frederick O’Neale (1921-1937), a schoolboy and Sunday school teacher, was killed by C.N. Robertson in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Robertson was the superintendent of the Jacksonville municipal golf course. He fatally shot O’Neale on the golf course under disputed circumstances. The condition of O’Neale’s body indicated that he may have been tortured before being killed.

Victim(s):

Frederick O'Neale


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

C. L. Robinson

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1937-07-11
Location: Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: crossing a municipal golf course

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

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