February 21, 1950
Describes that two police officers likely murdered a young Black man after he was placed in jail.
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Sheriff Consorted Freely With Ku Kluxers, Charged
February 23, 1950
Describes that Sheriff Lynch of Dade county would undergo trial for lashing the backs of seven Black men with the Ku Klux Klan.
Sheriff, Deputy Convicted In Ku Klux Flogging Case
March 19, 1950
Describes that, in Dade County, Sheriff John W. Lynch and Deputy William Hartline were to serve one year in prison and pay a fine after handing seven Black men to a Ku Klux Klan mob to be abused and killed.