In a twisted tale of justice and deceit, Will Wright, former keeper of the meat house at Grant Park Zoo, narrowly escaped the electric chair just 20 minutes before his scheduled execution on June 11, 1937. Wright was convicted of attacking a young white girl, a heinous crime that shocked the citizens of Atlanta, Georgia.
However, Wright’s fate was temporarily suspended when Governor Rivers granted him a 10-day reprieve from his hospital bed. This unexpected turn of events was sparked by an extraordinary motion filed by Wright’s attorney, Frank Bowers, on behalf of his client. Bowers argued that one of the trial jurors who voted for the electric chair as punishment had been twice convicted of automobile theft, rendering the verdict null and void.
The motion for a new trial is set to be heard at 2:30 PM today, June 21, 1937, before Judge Janies C. Davis at the Fulton County courthouse. Bowers’ claim has raised questions about the integrity of the trial and the fairness of the justice system. Did Wright receive a fair trial, or was he the victim of a miscarriage of justice?
As the hearing approaches, the people of Atlanta are left wondering if Wright will be given a second chance or if the electric chair will ultimately claim his life. The outcome of this case will be closely watched, not only by the citizens of Atlanta but also by those who are interested in the workings of the justice system.
One thing is certain: the fate of Will Wright hangs in the balance, and only time will tell if he will escape the hangman’s noose or if justice will finally be served.
In a city where crime and corruption often go hand in hand, the Wright case is a stark reminder that the justice system is not infallible. As the hearing approaches, one can’t help but wonder if the truth will finally be revealed, or if Wright will be the latest victim of a flawed system.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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