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128: The Confession of Charlie Johnson, The First Legally Hanged Black Man in Etowah County, AL

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On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill explore the chilling story of a man condemned to death under dubious circumstances in the deep South of 1889.* The post-Reconstruction era brought significant challenges for people of color across the United States, including in communities like Etowah County, Alabama. Black residents endured constant threats of violence and intimidation, often with little to no protection from a biased legal system. At the center of this story is Charlie Johnson, the first Black man to be legally hanged in Etowah County. Convicted of murder, his case reveals a web of unsettling truths. Join us as we unravel Johnson's story—a narrative filled with revelations that will challenge everything you thought you knew.

Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

*This story contains discussions of violence and murder which may be distressing for sensitive audiences. We advise listener discretion.

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On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill explore the chilling story of a man condemned to death under dubious circumstances in the deep South of 1889.* The post-Reconstruction era brought significant challenges for people of color across the United States, including in communities like Etowah County, Alabama. Black residents endured constant threats of violence and intimidation, often with little to no protection from a biased legal system. At the center of this story is Charlie Johnson, the first Black man to be legally hanged in Etowah County. Convicted of murder, his case reveals a web of unsettling truths. Join us as we unravel Johnson's story—a narrative filled with revelations that will challenge everything you thought you knew.

Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

*This story contains discussions of violence and murder which may be distressing for sensitive audiences. We advise listener discretion.

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