Killing of Moise Wilson in Louisiana in 1934

Incident

Case summary

Moise Wilson, 27, a farmer, was shot in 1934, by Deputy Sheriff Delos C. Wood, who was himself later shot and killed, in a gunfight at the farm of Wilson’s father in Franklinton, Louisiana. Wilson died in jail from the injuries after not receiving medical attention. Wilson and several other family members were jailed in connection with the killing of Wood.

Victim(s):

Moise Wilson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Joe Magee

McCauley McCain

Brad Spears

Delos Wood

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1934-07-21
Location: Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana
Location type: victim's home
Allegation against victim: arguing

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

Criminal process
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