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Sylvia Kimbro

Released
Gender:Female
Era:1960s
State:Connecticut
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Biography

Sylvia Kimbro was detained in the May 1969 New Haven raid that began the prosecution over Alex Rackley’s death. Initially accused with the other occupants, she was later released on a $100 bond after the charge against her was reduced to breach of the peace. She was not a member of the Black Panther Party.

Case

Charges: Initially murder and conspiracy allegations; reduced to breach of the peace
Arrested: May 22, 1969
Incarcerated: May 22, 1969