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John Bennett, a 28-year-old Black man, died on May 12, 1970, in Augusta, Georgia, during the Augusta Riot. The riot was a significant event in the city's history, sparked by the death of Charles Oatman, a Black teenager who was beaten to death while in police custody. The news of Oatman's death ignited outrage within the Black community, leading to widespread protests and violence.
During the riot, John Bennett was one of six Black men killed by police officers. The other victims included ...Read More
During the riot, John Bennett was one of six Black men killed by police officers. The other victims included ...Read More
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John Bennett
Male
Black / African American
Augusta
GA
1970-05-12
28
John
Bennett
11/10/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been thinking a lot about the families of John Bennett and the other victims from the Augusta... ...Read More
03/03/2024
03/03/2024
Has anyone else been following the developments in the investigation into John Bennett's death durin... ...Read More
09/15/2023
09/15/2023
I've been reading through some old news articles and community stories about the Augusta Riot, and I... ...Read More
05/26/2023
05/26/2023
