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Lynching in Georgia: Legacy of Secrets and My Search for the Truth

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In the summer of 1919, a black man named Robert Hayes was lynched in Monroe, Georgia. His body was found hanging from a tree, and his death was ruled a suicide. But his family and friends knew that he had been murdered, and they were determined to find out the truth.

The Family Tree: A Lynching in Georgia, a Legacy of Secrets, and My Search for the Truth

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One of Robert Hayes's great-granddaughters, Monica Bell, decided to take up the case in 2006. She was determined to find out who was responsible for her great-grandfather's death, and why he had been killed. Her journey took her to the archives, where she uncovered new documents and evidence. She also spoke to witnesses and descendants of the people who had been involved in the lynching.

Bell's investigation led her to some startling revelations. She discovered that her great-grandfather had been killed by a mob of white men who were angry that he had spoken out against racial injustice. She also learned that the local authorities had covered up the crime, and that no one had ever been held accountable.

Bell's story is a powerful and moving account of one woman's journey to uncover the truth about her great-grandfather's lynching. It is also a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and to the importance of never giving up on the fight for justice.

Praise for Lynching in Georgia: Legacy of Secrets and My Search for the Truth

"A powerful and moving account of one woman's journey to uncover the truth about her great-grandfather's lynching. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of racial violence in America." -The New York Times

"A powerful and important book that sheds light on a dark chapter in American history. Bell's story is a reminder that the fight for justice is never over." -The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of racial violence in America. Bell's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of never giving up on the fight for justice." -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

About the Author

Monica Bell is a writer and historian who has spent years researching the lynching of her great-grandfather, Robert Hayes. She is the author of several books, including Lynching in Georgia: Legacy of Secrets and My Search for the Truth and The Face of Lynching: The True Story of Robert Hayes. Bell currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where she is a professor of history at Emory University.