Killing of Pierre E. Sylve in Louisiana in 1934

Incident

Case summary

Pierre E. Sylve, 67, a farmer, was killed in 1934, by a posse in Plaquemines, Louisiana. According to newspaper accounts, Deputy Sheriff Jules Morel went to Sylve’s house to serve a warrant and the two fought, after which a heavily armed posse of police and citizens arrived and a four-hour battle ensued. Sylve died in a hailstorm of bullets.

Victim(s):

Pierre E. Sylve


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals: [ ]
Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1934-05-11
Location: Pointe à la Hache, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Location type: unknown - rural
Allegation against victim: running amok; refusing to be arrested without a warrant

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

Criminal process
Arrest: [ ]
Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: [ ]
Trial: [ ]
Conviction: [ ]
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