The Marion Lynching Trials

Overview

When Tom Shipp and Abe Smith were murdered, the African American community and its supporters demanded justice. Unfortunately, no one was ever held accountable for these gruesome murders and no conviction was ever made regarding the Marion lynching. The entire judicial system was manipulated by members of the mob and government officials that wanted to get reelected next term and could not afford to lose the votes of white citizens in Grant County. A web of lies and deceit was uncovered as those who demanded justice could not find any support nor could they find anyone courageous enough to stand up against the massive corruption that had Marion by the throat.