Killing of Earl Randolf French in Virginia in 1939

Incident

Case summary

Earl Randolf French, 36, a laborer, was killed by police officer Tyler Allison in 1939 in Pulaski County, Virginia. Allison arrested French on a charge of drunkenness. He beat French with a black jack, handcuffed and put him into a car to be taken to jail. While on their way, Allison shot French five times and left him out on the roadside, alleging self-defense. Allison was charged with homicide.

Victim(s):

Earl Randolf French


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Tyler Allison

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1939-08-20
Location: Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia
Location type: public space - rural
Allegation against victim: [ ]

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

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


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death certificates - closed
federal agency records
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