August 8 – The Lynching of Benjamin Thomas

This episode of Day by Day True Crime Stories delves into the tragic lynching of Benjamin Thomas, a 16-year-old black boy in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1899. The podcast explores the events leading up to his lynching, the community's response, the brutal act itself, and the long-lasting impact on the community. It highlights the systemic racism and violence of the time, the lack of justice for Benjamin, and the recent efforts to honor his memory and confront the past.

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