The Murder of Geneva Hardman and Lexington's Mob Riot of 1920

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. Six people died in what civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois described as the Second Battle of Lexington. Join author Peter Brackney and delve into this century-old story of murder and mayhem.

Author: Peter Brackney
Publisher: History Press
Published: 01/20/2020
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781467143967
ISBN10: 1467143960
BISAC Categories:
- True Crime | Murder | General