Turk Scott
Turk Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 2nd Baltimore district | |
| In office December 1972 – July 13, 1973 | |
| Appointed by | Marvin Mandel |
| Preceded by | Floyd B. Adams |
| Succeeded by | Hattie N. Harrison |
| Personal details | |
| Died | (aged 48) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Shooting |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Cecelia Penny Barnes
(m. 1953; died 2004) |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Bail bondsman |
James Aubrey "Turk" Scott Jr. (died July 13, 1973) was an American politician who was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from December 1972 until his assassination on July 13, 1973.
In April 1973, Scott was charged with arranging for the transportation of about 40 pounds of heroin between New York and Baltimore during 1971 and 1972. He was set to stand trial on August 20, but was assassinated by individuals claiming to be affiliated with a group called Black October on July 13, 1973. Sherman Dobson was charged with his murder shortly afterwards, but was acquitted on murder charges in December 1975. Scott's murder remains unsolved.