Killing of Carson Jones in North Carolina in 1944

Incident

Case summary

Carson Jones, 17, a farmhand, was killed in 1944 by David H. Yarborough, superintendent of the W. T. Covington Farm in Hoke County, North Carolina. Jones, who worked at W. T. Covington Farm, was ordered to leave the farm ten days prior. When Yarborough found Jones in his front yard, an argument ensued and Yarborough fatally shot Jones. He claimed self-defense.

Victim(s):

Carson Jones


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Dave Yarboro

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Date of incident: 1944-10-05
Location: Raeford, Hoke County, North Carolina
Location type: private space - agricultural or industrial
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