[invadoria]

These people were probably accused for commintg some crime or another.. But they'd be beaten-up, burned alive and hanged without any evidense whatsoever, or without a fair trial since alot fo the white people hated them for being black.

For example: The lynching of Jesse Washington.

The Jesse Washington lynching, or Waco Horror, was the disfigurement, torture, and lynching of a 17-year old African American farmhand from Waco, Texas, United States, on May 15, 1916.[1] Washington's killing occurred after he was found guilty in a one-hour long trial for the rape and murder of a wealthy 53-year-old woman. Sources conflict as to whether Washington's guilt was ascertained at the trial; although he signed a confession, which was published widely in several local newspapers, Washington was by all accounts illiterate. Some sources indicate that Washington was mentally handicapped.
The incident's modern infamy is in large part due to the numerous extant photographs of the youth's mutilated body, including postcards which were marketed for commercial purposes.

The trial took place on May 15, before a jury of twelve white men. It lasted an hour, and the jury deliberated for four minutes, before finding him guilty, and sentencing him to death. A mob immediately seized him without resistance from the authorities.
The mob put a chain around his neck and dragged him to the town square, where a bonfire was being prepared.
On the way, the mob beat him with bricks, stones, and shovels, and stripped away his clothing. According to the Waco Times-Herald, "People pressed forward, each eager to be the first to light the fire, matches were touched to the inflammable material and as smoke rapidly rose in the air, such a demonstration as of people gone mad was never heard before."
A pile of wooden boxes had been set up at the base of a tree, where Washington was reportedly castrated and doused with coal oil. The chain was secured to a tree limb, and Washington was hoisted above the flame. He made numerous attempts to climb the hot chain, and the crowd cut off his fingers to prevent his escape.

The young man was raised and lowered into the flame in front of a crowd of approximately 15,000 people. It is not known how long he lasted before he died, but the mob let him burn for over an hour. Within two hours, Washington's corpse had been reduced to little more than a charred torso and skull.

Onlookers were seen to collect pieces of Washington's bones, either as personal souvenirs or for sale to others.
The bodily remains were then taken down from the tree and dragged through the streets of downtown Waco. Eventually, the remains were placed in a sack, which was taken to the town of Robinson, where it was hung on display in front of the blacksmith's shop. Later in the afternoon the sack was retrieved by a Constable, who took it to the Waco undertaker for burial.

[DVEEUS]

sad...but a great post just the same...:

[curvature]

So being accused of winking at a white woman is punishable by death?

I guess I should be lynched because I not only wink at my white girlfriend (still, after 6 years) but Im going to marry her.

[zombie-rot420]

I bet all of these "******" were 100% guilty of rapin robbin and murderin white folks. The white "victims" all seem so scared of the big black boogeymen. Lol. The one with the chain and the one who was apperently burned alive are especially horrific.

[curvature]

Jealousy is the hidden impetus of racism

[zombie-rot420]

So your saying its penis envy? White guys can't compare dick size to black dudes? Lol. I wouldnt say its jealousy, just ignorance.

[Airbornemama]

Invadora,Thank you for adding your post to this one!! It was A great read with an absolutely horrifying ending. I feel very sad for what happened to that young man

[Joemomma1]

Quality post. Stuff like this should not be forgotten. That was an important part of American history. Just like black folks are an important part of American history.

[Spiffyfable]

People need to come up with something better to do with their down time!

[Adam76]

Some where hung and burned, fucked way to die.