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The Last Public Execution in America

What really happened during the last public execution in American history?

On August 14, 1936, more than 20,000 people gathered in Owensboro, Kentucky, to witness the hanging of Rainey Bethea. The execution became a national spectacle, inspired sensational newspaper coverage, and ultimately brought an end to public executions in the United States. Yet behind the headlines lies a far more compelling story.

Drawing from original trial transcripts, court records, newspaper archives, photographs, and interviews with people connected to the case, Perry T. Ryan reconstructs one of the most controversial criminal cases in American history. He examines the brutal murder of Lishia Rarick Edwards, the investigation that led to Bethea's arrest, the courtroom proceedings, and the remarkable role of Sheriff Florence Thompson, the widowed mother who unexpectedly found herself at the centre of an event that captured the nation's attention.

Rather than relying on myth or legend, this book presents a carefully researched historical account that explores the legal system, racial tensions, media influence, and social attitudes of Depression era America. It also revisits many of the claims and misconceptions that have surrounded the Bethea case for decades, offering readers an evidence based examination of what truly occurred.

Rich in historical detail and supported by extensive research, The Last Public Execution in America is an essential read for anyone interested in true crime, American legal history, criminal justice, and one of the most unforgettable events in the nation's past.

Número de páginas :390
Isbn 13 :9798186726234
Encadernação THE LAST PUBLIC EXECUTION IN AMERICA:Capa Comum
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