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Charlie Mack Murphy, a 39-year-old Black man, died on May 11, 1970, in Augusta, Georgia. His death occurred during a period of significant civil unrest in the city, which was sparked by the death of Charles Oatman, a mentally disabled Black teenager who had been severely beaten and died in custody at an adult county jail. The incident led to widespread protests against systemic oppression and police brutality. On May 10, 1970, several hundred people protested at the jail, and by the next day, fu ...Read More
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Charlie Mack Murphy
Male
Black / African American
Augusta
GA
1970-05-11
39
Charlie
Mack Murphy
11/10/2025
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I’ve been diving deep into the events surrounding the 1970 Augusta riots and stumbled upon the tra... ...Read More
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