Without Penalty The Murder of Sheriff J. M. Poag |
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| Author:
| Jones, J. B. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-944583-32-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2020 |
| Publisher: | Laurel Rose Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $10.00 |
Book Description:
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In the early 1900's, lynching had become an accepted form of administering justice across Mississippi and the United States. One man chose to take a stand against such lawlessness in his county. Sheriff John Macon Poag vowed to uphold the law and end lynching once and for all. However, his bravery cost him dearly. The murder of the sheriff caused outrage across the country and shocked a community to its core.
In the early 1900's, lynching had become an accepted form of administering justice across Mississippi and the United States. One man chose to take a stand against such lawlessness in his county. Sheriff John Macon Poag vowed to uphold the law and end lynching once and for all. However, his bravery cost him dearly. The murder of the sheriff caused outrage across the country and shocked a community to its core.