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See any errors? Let us know!**The Crimes of Dick Townsend**
**Early Life and Background**
Dick Townsend was born in 1863 in Lowndes County, Georgia. Little is known about his early life, but he became infamous for a series of violent crimes in the mid-1880s, leading to his execution in 1886.**Confirmed Victims**
- D.C. Cohen
- Date of Death: November 1885
- Cause of Death: Bludgeoning
- Luke McCormack
- Date of Death: December 1885
- Details: Specific details about the murder are scarce, but McCormack was one of Townsend's victims during his crime spree.
- Sheriff Epperson
- Date of Death: December 25, 1885
- Cause of Death: Shooting
- Details: Sheriff Epperson was fatally shot by Townsend on Christmas Day, highlighting the brazen nature of Townsend's crimes.
**Suspected Victims**
- Mr. Lowry
- Date of Death: 1882
- Cause of Death: Stabbing
- Details: While Townsend was suspected in Lowry's death, conclusive evidence linking him to this crime was lacking.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (3)
D.C. Cohen , Date of Death: November 1885 ...View 2 additional victims
Suspected Victims: Mr. Lowry , Date of Death: 1882
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Dick
Townsend
1863 Lowndes County, Georgia, United States
July 16, 1886 (age 23) Valdosta, Georgia, United States
Executed by hanging
Male
Black
Capital murder
Death (Georgia)
3-4
Florida, Georgia
December 31, 1885
07/03/2025
