This episode will be Part 1 of a series that explores incidents that took place on the Eastern Shore of Delmarva throughout its history. While the specific incidents took place in 1931, events that led up to it were generations in the making. Matthew Williams was murdered by a mob. Another man was murdered and left without his name. No one has ever been tried or punished for these deaths.
Content Warning - this episode contains discussion on extreme acts of violence
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Sources:
Matthew Williams and Unknown, 1931 - Lynchings on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore - Library Guides at Salisbury University (Different documents from within this site used for research, including statements given during a 1979-1973 project).
Lynching of Matthew Williams - Wikipedia
Matt Williams , MSA SC 3520-13749
Matt Williams Barbarically Lynched in Salisbury Md: 1931 | Flickr
https://amp.delmarvanow.com/amp/8857805002
Historical Marker Dedicated in Salisbury, Maryland
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Garfield King , MSA SC 3520-13747
Lynching of Garfield King - Wikipedia
Frederick Douglass - Wikipedia
Slave states and free states - Wikipedia
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Emancipation Proclamation - Wikipedia
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