In a chilling display of community justice, Tom Jones, the brute who had assaulted Mrs. Smith in Wayne County, met his end yesterday morning. The brutal act of violence had shaken the residents of the county, and it was only a matter of time before Jones faced the consequences. As we reported earlier, Jones had been accused of assaulting Mrs. Smith, leaving her shaken and traumatized. The law was slow to act, and the residents of Wayne County took matters into their own hands, meting out a swift and brutal punishment to the perpetrator.
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Key Facts
- State: NC
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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