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Gary Alan Weatherhead
Inspector
Username: Garyw
Post Number: 403
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 17, 2003 - 9:40 pm: | 
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Hello
If anyone out there is interested in the 1913 Phagan murder and the 1915 Leo Frank lynching, I believe the definitive book has been written on the subject in the form of Steve Oney's, AND THE DEAD SHALL RISE, (2003)
The book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding race relations and anit-semitism in the South in the early years of this century. Filled with documentation and facts on matters other books and articles have merely suggested, the book also discusses the re-emergence of the Klan and a major impetus for the Anti-Defamation League.
As has long been speculated the lynching was an inside job, planned and carried out by some of the 'pillars' of the legal, judicial and law enforcement communities.
All The Best
Gary |
Erin Sigler
Detective Sergeant
Username: Rapunzel676
Post Number: 109
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 2:16 am: |
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I think Time just gave this book a great review. I'd love to get a copy myself! |
Gary Alan Weatherhead
Inspector
Username: Garyw
Post Number: 405
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 5:02 am: |
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Hi Erin
I managed to get an autographed copy although I missed meeting Mr. Oney.
I believe you will enjoy it and I would like to see you post your opinions.
All The Best
Gary |
Eric Skinner
Police Constable
Username: Eric
Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 2:33 pm: |
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I used to live and work in Milledgeville, Georgia, which was the site of the jail where Leo Frank was kidnapped. Even though the crime took place early in the 20th century and I lived there in 2001-2002, it was common knowledge in the community that Frank had been removed from the jail by prominent people. This took place after token resistance from the jail staff. The attitude of the people I spoke to about the incident was that they didn't think it was a big deal. They felt it was just another lynching and that ultimately Frank got what he deserved. This was almost 100 years after the fact. It's one of the reasons I'm glad I don't live there any longer. |
James Jeffrey Paul
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Friday, May 28, 2004 - 11:37 am: |
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I met Mr. Oney at a reading in Durham, North Carolina (I live in Raleigh) and spoke with him about my proposed novel about the "Atlanta Ripper" murders of the same time period, 1911-1912. He was very supportive and encouraging. I've just started reading his book. A fascinating account! |
Gary Alan Weatherhead
Chief Inspector
Username: Garyw
Post Number: 646
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 3:15 pm: |
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Hi James
Mr. Oney is indeed a very respected writer. Good luck on your novel. I will look forward to reading it when it comes out. Keep us informed on your progress.
All The Best
Gary |
Stanley D. Reid
Inspector
Username: Sreid
Post Number: 312
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 6:13 pm: |
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Hi all,
I've read two previous books about this case as well as seen The Murder of Mary Phagan, a good work for a TV movie, and They Won't Forget which is very loosely based on the crime. One of the books took the view that Frank was probably guilty. I tend to think that he wasn't but we have to be careful not to base our conclusions on the belated testimony of one person. For all we know, Mann could have been making the whole thing up or, if not, Conley might have just been helping Frank out on orders. Mr. Frank shouldn't have been convicted on the evidence given, in my view, and the lynching was certainly an outrage whether he was involved or not.
Goodies,
Stan |
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