Killing of John D. Sutton in North Carolina in 1939

Incident

Case summary

John D. Sutton (1922-1939), a farm worker, was killed by Earl Stroud, a white farmer, in Seven Springs, Wayne County, North Carolina. Sutton went to Stroud’s home to collect payment for work he had done on the farm. The two argued over payment, and Stroud fatally shot Sutton. Stroud was arrested for manslaughter. Grand jury indicted.

Victim(s):

John D. Sutton


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Earl Stroud

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1939-12-25
Location: Seven Springs, Wayne County, North Carolina
Location type: private space - domestic
Allegation against victim: dispute over wages

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

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


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