Killing of Harvey Wilson in Arkansas in 1950

Incident

Case summary

Harvey Wilson, 69, was killed in 1950 by W. M. Stokes in Vanndale, Cross County, Arkansas. Stokes fatally shot Wilson when Wilson and his wife went to Stokes’ home to buy coal oil. Stokes was charged with first degree murder. Outcome unknown.

Victim(s):

Harvey Wilson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

W. M. Stokes

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1950-10-20
Location: Vanndale, Cross County, Arkansas
Location type: private space - domestic
Allegation against victim: arguing

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

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


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