In 1920 Kentucky, a brutal crime shocked a quiet ruralcommunity — but the crime itself isn’t what made history. What happened after did.

When Will Lockett was accused of the murder of a 10-year-oldgirl, outrage spread fast. A lynch mob formed. Thousands gathered. The entire town braced for blood. But instead of turning him over… the government did something almost unheard of in American history.

They protected him.

A brutal crime, a furious mob, and a government willing touse deadly force to protect one man. The unbelievable story of Will Lockett andthe Lexington riot.

Stay connected:

www.melaninmayhempodcast.com

FB: melaninmayhempodcast

IG: @melaninmayhempodcast

X: @melaninmayhempc

YouTube: melaninmayhempodcast