Killing of Clarence Byrd in North Carolina in 1933

Incident

Case summary

Clarence Byrd, 25, a laborer, died in 1933 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. Byrd was in jail for reasons that are unclear from the record, with a foot injury that needed but did not receive medical attention. He died in jail.

Victim(s):

Clarence Byrd


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals: [ ]
Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1933-05-26
Location: Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina
Location type: carceral location
Allegation against victim: committing murder

Coroner process
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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process
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Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
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