Killing of Gene Burris in Virginia in 1943

Incident

Case summary

Gene Burris, 26, a laborer in a zinc mine, was killed in 1943 by Robert Amos, in Orange County, Virginia. Amos shot Burris after an argument. A trial jury acquitted.

Victim(s):

Gene Burris


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Robert Amos

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1943-12-25
Location: Orange County, Virginia
Location type: public space - rural
Allegation against victim: arguing with a white man

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

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


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advocacy group resources
death certificates - closed
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