Lauren Porter: The Goose Pond Murderer
Early Life
Lauren Porter Jr., born in 1909 in Oglethorpe, Georgia, was an African-American man who became infamously known as "The Goose Pond Murderer." Details about his early life remain scarce, but his criminal activities between 1939 and 1947 left a significant mark on Georgia's history.
Criminal Activities
Porter's modus operandi primarily involved shooting his victims, with one known instance of beating. His crimes were characterized by sudden acts of violence, often targeting individuals he knew.
Victims
- Mary Agnes Tiller, 30 years old, beaten to death on July 10, 1939.
- Earl F. Poole, 60 years old, shot on October 8, 1939.
- Lewis H. Brooks, 33 years old, shot on August 26, 1944.
- William Roderic Cofer, 69 years old, shot on January 26, 1947.
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