Killing of Tom Denson in Virginia in 1941

Incident

Case summary

Tom Denson (1890 - 1941), a farmer, was killed by Robert G. Siddle, a farm owner, in Danville, Virginia. Denson, a tenant, had been ordered to leave Siddle's property after he allegedly cursed Siddle’s wife when she tried to stop him from digging potatoes. Later, when Denson came to Siddle’s house, Siddle shot Denson, killing him.

Victim(s):

Tom Denson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Robert Glenn Siddle

[given name unknown] Siddle

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1941-10-20
Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Location type: private space - domestic
Allegation against victim: dispute with a landlord

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

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


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