Killing of Mott Flournoy in Texas in 1941

Incident

Case summary

Mott Flournoy (1871-1941), a farmer, was killed by Roy Morehouse in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas. Flournoy was on trial for the rape and murder of Morehouse’s wife. At the trial in the Angelina County courthouse, Morehouse fatally stabbed Flournoy.

Victim(s):

Mott Flournoy


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Roy Morehouse

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1941-11-24
Location: Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: raping and murdering a white woman

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

Criminal process
Arrest: yes
Charge/indictment/information: yes
Grand jury: [ ]
Trial: yes
Conviction: no
Sentence: [ ]


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