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Case

Isadore Banks

Overview

On June 8, 1954, the charred remains of victim Isadore Banks, a 59-year-old
African-American man, were found chained to a tree in a wooded area near Marion, Arkansas.  Media reports at the time detailed the finding of the victim’s remains and the subsequent investigation into his murder.


Incident Date
Case Name
Isadore Banks
Topics
FOIA
Industry Code(s)
  • None
Case Document
Updated July 18, 2024