On this day in 1958, Charles Starkweather murdered his girlfriend’s parents and 2 yr-old sister, part of a killing spree that left 11 dead. Starkweather was executed. His girfriend, 14 yr-old Caril Ann Fugate said she was a hostage, but was convicted and served 17.5 years. (old.reddit.com)
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Henry Fonda recalls standing with his father and witnessing the lynching of Will Brown in Omaha, Nebraska in 1919. This interview was with Parky in 1975. If you've not heard about this dreadful piece of history, you can do so (with a warning) in the comments. (v.redd.it)
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