Killing of W. S. Lovell in Texas in 1933

Incident

Case summary

W. S. Lovell, age 17, was killed in 1933 by police officers and a large mob in Panola County, Texas. Lovell was cornered and killed for allegedly attacking a white woman and shooting her brother, Buddy Nail.

Victim(s):

W. S. Lovell


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Buddy Nail

Perpetrator group type: police, mob

Date of incident: 1933-05-23
Location: Carthage, Panola County, Texas
Location type: public space - rural
Allegation against victim: attempting to rape a white woman; shooting a white man

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