Argumentative Essay: Dock Booker's Case

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Dock Booker Dock Booker was born on February 17, 1909 in Little Rock Pulaski County Arkansas. He lived a short life of only 46 years. He was executed by the State of Missouri for the crime of murder. Dock Booker claimed his innocence by maintaining his story of self defense and an accidental shooting. The fatal shooting took place August 15th, 1953. He testified the deceased “Harrison” had a knife and told him to stay off of Taylor Ave, Booker then took his gun from his jacket to show to “Harrison” and the gun was accidentally discharged. Earl Harrison was later pronounced dead on August 21, 1953 due to the complications of the shooting. Booker has no witnesses to corroborate his story of the accidental shooting and claim of self defense.

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