The Murder of Geneva Hardman and Lexington's Mob Riot of 1920
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In 1920, ten-year-old Geneva Hardman was murdered on her way to school, just outside Lexington. Both civil authorities and a growing lynch mob sought Will Lockett, a black army veteran, as the suspect. The vigilantes remained one step behind the lawmen, and a grieving family erred on the side of justice versus vengeance. During the short trial, tensions spilled over and shots were fired outside the courthouse, leading to a declaration of martial law...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1467143960
ISBN13:9781467143967
Release Date:January 2020
Publisher:History Press
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.64 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"
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