Killing of Arthur Davis in South Carolina in 1933

Incident

Case summary

Arthur Davis, age 28, a laborer, was killed by unidentified person(s) in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Davis’s throat was cut on the grounds of a carnival. Two white men were arrested.

Victim(s):

Arthur Davis


Date of incident: 1933-03-30
Location: Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina
Location type: private space - commercial
Allegation against victim: [ ]

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

Criminal process
Arrest: yes
Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: [ ]
Trial: [ ]
Conviction: [ ]
Sentence: [ ]


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