172 - Dragged Into Darkness: The Murder of James Byrd Jr.

In this haunting episode of Cars of the Macabre, we explore one of the most horrific hate crimes in modern American history—the brutal 1998 murder of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas. James Byrd, a Black man, was offered a ride by three white supremacists only to be chained to the back of their pickup truck and dragged for miles to his death. His killing shocked the nation and sparked urgent conversations about racism, hate crimes, and justice.We examine the events leading up to that fateful night, the backgrounds of those involved, the investigation and trial, and the lasting impact Byrd’s death had on U.S. hate crime legislation—including the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act.This true crime and civil rights story demands to be heard.https://linktr.ee/carsofthemacabre https://www.instagram.com/carsofthemacabre https://www.instagram.com/allieofthemacabre/ https://www.instagram.com/park_lanestudios/#JamesByrdJr #TrueCrimePodcast #HateCrimes #JusticeForJamesByrd #CarsOfTheMacabre #BlackLivesMatter #CivilRights #RacialJustice #TrueCrimeCommunity #NeverForget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.