Euel Lee

Serial Killer

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.

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Confirmed Victims: (4)

William Green Davis Age: (55), Date of Death: October 12, 1931

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Suspected Victims:

Evan Davis Age: (52), Date of Death: January 24, 1918

Thomas Davis Age: (56), Date of Death: January 24, 1918

Lynchings on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore: Euel Lee

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