Mrs. Bennie Jones, 33, a domestic worker, was shot to death in 1933 by Frank Fulco in Shreveport. She was on her way home from church with her 14-year-old niece. Claiming the teenaged girl bumped him on the sidewalk, Fulco pushed the girl to the ground. Her aunt protested, in response to which Fulco stated “what business is it of yours?” and then shot Jones and fled from the scene. Fulco would later claim Mrs. Jones advanced on him with a knife and, as he sought to protect himself, his firearm accidentally discharged. A grand jury was convened but declined to indict Fulco.

Bennie Jones