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Francis Blackwell

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Oct 07, 1962

Victim Details

Francis Hillman Scrapper Blackwell

Male

White / Caucasian

Indianapolis

IN

1962-10-07

59

Francis

Blackwell

07/17/2026

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In the autumn of 1962, the life of a renowned blues guitarist, Francis Hillman 'Scrapper' Blackwell, came to a tragic and abrupt end in Indianapolis, Indiana. On October 7, 1962, the 59-year-old musician was discovered in an alley situated behind a residence at 527 West 17th Street, suffering from a gunshot wound. He succumbed to his injuries the following day. At the time of his death, Blackwell was experiencing a renewed surge in his musical career.

Blackwell, a White / Caucasian male, ...
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  • Francis “Scrapper” Blackwell (1903-1962) - Find a Grave Memorial
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    Did anyone else find it strange how little coverage Scrapper Blackwell's murder received back in 196... ...Read More
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