Killing of Rosa Carter in South Carolina in 1952

Incident

Case summary

Rosa Carter (1910 – 1952), a housewife, was killed by Deputy Sheriff Roy Meeks in Greenville County, South Carolina. Meeks claimed that he, special deputy Paul Hamby and Arvin Weaver, a civilian, entered Carter’s home because of noise. There, Meeks beat Carter on the head with a blackjack. Trial jury acquitted.

Victim(s):

Rosa Carter


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Roy Meeks

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1952-07-05
Location: Piedmont, Anderson County, South Carolina
Location type: victim's home
Allegation against victim: [ ]

Coroner process
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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process
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DOJ case ID:

144-68-56


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