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August 23, 1946
The Gary American
Gary, Lake County, Indiana
What is this article about?
In Minden, Louisiana, 28-year-old refinery worker John C. Jones was beaten to death in a suspected lynching on August 9, following charges of attempting to enter a white woman's home. He was released from jail but kidnapped by a mob. Authorities investigate amid doubts of cooperation.
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LYNCH VICTIMS MOUNTING:
5th LA.
SCENE OF MURDER
MINDEN, La. -- Investigation was begun here Friday into the murder of a 28-year-old refinery worker, John C. Jones, but District Attorney Wallace doubted he would find "much cooperation" in obtaining names.
Jones was found beaten to death on the dam of a small lake near here on August 9. Deputy Coroner Thomas Richardson last Thursday described the killing as a lynching. It is believed to have been the result of charges against Jones that he had attempted to enter the home of a white woman.
Released from Jail
Since the unidentified woman refused to press charges, Jones and an unidentified young man were released from prison, and it appears that the lynch mob kidnapped Jones shortly thereafter.
Jones' battered body was found a day after he had been released from jail, marked with slashes and bruises that apparently had been inflicted by a flat object like a board or a wide leather belt.
Seized by Mob
The unidentified young man is said to have told law officers that he and Jones were seized upon leaving the jail and that he was knocked unconscious and subsequently released.
Local authorities have not asked for state or federal aid in their investigations, but deny that the case has been suppressed.
5th LA.
SCENE OF MURDER
MINDEN, La. -- Investigation was begun here Friday into the murder of a 28-year-old refinery worker, John C. Jones, but District Attorney Wallace doubted he would find "much cooperation" in obtaining names.
Jones was found beaten to death on the dam of a small lake near here on August 9. Deputy Coroner Thomas Richardson last Thursday described the killing as a lynching. It is believed to have been the result of charges against Jones that he had attempted to enter the home of a white woman.
Released from Jail
Since the unidentified woman refused to press charges, Jones and an unidentified young man were released from prison, and it appears that the lynch mob kidnapped Jones shortly thereafter.
Jones' battered body was found a day after he had been released from jail, marked with slashes and bruises that apparently had been inflicted by a flat object like a board or a wide leather belt.
Seized by Mob
The unidentified young man is said to have told law officers that he and Jones were seized upon leaving the jail and that he was knocked unconscious and subsequently released.
Local authorities have not asked for state or federal aid in their investigations, but deny that the case has been suppressed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Lynching
Murder
Minden La
John C Jones
Refinery Worker
Lynch Mob
What entities or persons were involved?
John C. Jones
District Attorney Wallace
Deputy Coroner Thomas Richardson
Unidentified Woman
Unidentified Young Man
Where did it happen?
Minden, La.
Story Details
Key Persons
John C. Jones
District Attorney Wallace
Deputy Coroner Thomas Richardson
Unidentified Woman
Unidentified Young Man
Location
Minden, La.
Event Date
August 9
Story Details
John C. Jones, accused of attempting to enter a white woman's home, was released from jail but kidnapped by a lynch mob and beaten to death. His body was found on a dam near Minden, La., with injuries from a flat object. Authorities investigate without external aid.