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Claude Deeter was rushed to Marion General Hospital in critical condition. After observation, the doctors confirmed that there was little chance of survival. Claude's family was present, and his mom urged him to forgive his attackers. After finally deciding to forgive, Claude Deeter died at 1:30 on Thursday, August 7, 1930. His bloody shirt was hung in the window by the sheriff.
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== Gathering at the Jail ==
 
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Revision as of 07:05, 25 May 2011

The Marion Lynching is a dark part of Grant County history that is often swept under the rug to be forgotten about. It occurred on the night of August 7, 1930 when three black men were accused of raping a white woman, and killing a white man. The story created complete pandemonium within the community of Marion.

The Shooting



The Death of Claude Deeter


Claude Deeter was rushed to Marion General Hospital in critical condition. After observation, the doctors confirmed that there was little chance of survival. Claude's family was present, and his mom urged him to forgive his attackers. After finally deciding to forgive, Claude Deeter died at 1:30 on Thursday, August 7, 1930. His bloody shirt was hung in the window by the sheriff.

Gathering at the Jail


The Lynching


The Death of Tom Shipp


The Death of Abe Smith


The Days Following


The Trials

The Marion Lynching Trials that followed remain a heated topic of debate. When Tom Shipp and Abe Smith were lynched, the African American community and its supporters demanded justice. The entire judicial system was manipulated by members of the mob and government officials who wanted to get reelected next term and could not afford to lose the votes of white citizens in Grant County. Flossie Bailey worked hard with the NAACP in order to obtain a fair trial for both James Cameron and the alleged members of the mob.

Repercussions