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See any errors? Let us know!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.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (4)
Mary Agnes Tiller Age: (30), Date of Death: July 10, 1939 ...View 3 additional victims
Survivors:William Patrick Age: (48), Date of Attack: August 1943
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See any mistakes? Let us know!Killer's Details
Lauren
Porter
1909 Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
April 25, 1947 (aged 38) Reidsville, Georgia, United States
Executed by electric chair
Male
Black
The Goose Pond Murderer
Capital murder
Death (1947)
4
1939 - 1947
Georgia
January 26, 1947
07/03/2025
