The Felon File Podcast is a discussion of law enforcement history, issues, and incidents. Stories of justice and justice failed, in the Appalachian Mountains and beyond. Hosted by Scott Lunsford, retired police detective sergeant, author, and researcher. Listened to in 22 countries worldwide. felonfile.com
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episode 24: 7-24. The Lynching of Bob Brackett in 1897
7-24. The Lynching of Bob Brackett in. Western North Carolina, 1897, A young lady in her early 20's walked home from church. The young woman went slowly, as she had been crippled by meningitis when she was younger. She lived nearby with her parents near the town of Weaverville. At 11:30 that day, she was attacked. Shoved to the roadway by a large man. He dragged her into the roadside woods and assaulted her. After the assault a crowd formed, looking for a suspect. Finding one, the mob acted. Was it justice? Or another crime? Scott has some answers. https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/7-24--The-Lynching-of-Bob-Brackett-in-1897-e1gcvt3 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/felonfile/message