Killing of Vinson Ford in Louisiana in 1948

Incident

Case summary

Vinson Ford, 15, a farmer, was killed in 1948 by Deputy Sheriff T.H. Martin, Jr., in St. Francisville, Louisiana. The Sheriff’s office claimed that Ford was shot as he was attempting to escape arrest. A DOJ file indicates that the sheriff of West Feliciana County was charged in the fatal shooting.

Victim(s):

Vinson Ford


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Theodore H. Martin Sr.

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1948-08-09
Location: Weyanoke, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
Location type: victim's home
Allegation against victim: [ ]

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

Criminal process
Arrest: [ ]
Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: [ ]
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DOJ case ID:

144-32-0


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