Killing of Savalus Ben in Texas in 1930

Incident

Case summary

Savalus Ben, age 65, a farm hand, was killed in 1930 by Travis Smith in Washington County, Texas. Smith found his wife dead in their home and proceeded to shoot Ben, one of his farm hands. Smith stated that he believed Ben killed his wife. Smith was not charged with the death of Ben..

Victim(s):

Savalus Ben


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Travis Smith

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1930-08-18
Location: Brenham, Washington County, Texas
Location type: private space - domestic
Allegation against victim: murdering a white woman; attacking a white man

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

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


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