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See any errors? Let us know!Euel Lee: The Case of Orphan Jones
Introduction
Euel Lee, also known as "Orphan Jones," was a convicted murderer whose case became infamous in the 1930s. His crimes, trial, and eventual execution were deeply intertwined with the racial and political tensions of the era. Below is a detailed account of his crimes and the victims involved.The Crimes
Euel Lee was accused of murdering his employer and the employer's family in Maryland on October 12, 1931. The motive was reportedly over a financial dispute. The murders were carried out with a firearm, and the brutality of the act shocked the local community.Victims
- William Green Davis: Age 55, killed on October 12, 1931, by shooting.
- Eva Davis: Age 38, killed on October 12, 1931, by shooting.
- Elizabeth Davis: Age 15, killed on October 12, 1931, by shooting.
- Mary Lee Davis: Age 13, killed on October 12, 1931, by shooting.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (4)
William Green Davis Age: (55), Date of Death: October 12, 1931 ...View 3 additional victims
Suspected Victims: Evan Davis Age: (52), Date of Death: January 24, 1918 Thomas Davis Age: (56), Date of Death: January 24, 1918
Suspected Victims:
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See any mistakes? Let us know!Killer's Details
Euel
Lee
1872 Virginia, United States
October 27, 1933 (age 61) Maryland State Penitentiary, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Executed by hanging
Orphan Jones
Male
Black
Capital murder
Death (Maryland)
4 - 6
1918 - 1931
Maryland, Pennsylvania (suspected)
1931
Maryland State Penitentiary — Baltimore, Maryland
07/03/2025
