Day By Day: True Crime Stories

August 8 – The Lynching of Benjamin Thomas


Listen Later

This episode of Day by Day True Crime Stories delves into the tragic lynching of Benjamin Thomas, a 16-year-old black boy in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1899. The podcast explores the events leading up to his lynching, the community's response, the brutal act itself, and the long-lasting impact on the community. It highlights the systemic racism and violence of the time, the lack of justice for Benjamin, and the recent efforts to honor his memory and confront the past.

#TrueCrime #BenjaminThomas #AlexandriaVA #DayByDayPodcast #HistoricalJustice #OnThisDay #LynchingMemorial



Our Sponsors:
* Check out Secret Nature and use my code DAYBYDAY for a great deal: https://secretnature.com


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Day By Day: True Crime StoriesBy Little Monster Productions