EPISODE · Jun 10, 2020 · 1H 10M
MURDERED: James Byrd Jr. | Jasper, TX 1998
from Obscura: A True Crime Podcast · host Justin Drown
Jasper, 1998. James Byrd Jr's horrific death uncovered the cruel realities of racial violence in America. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only This unsettling story, rich in its impact on calls for racial justice, highlights deep-seated prejudice existing in the shadows. James Byrd Jr.'s murder was an unthinkable act that forced America to reckon with its darker societal elements, echoing calls for transformative justice. Explore profound courtroom exchanges and hear the narratives of those stricken by this tragedy. The episode, due to its explicit detail, demands careful listener consideration. Access Black Label: Patreon | Apple PremiumOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com* Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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What you’re about to hear didn’t happen all that long ago. Unfortunately for the victim in today’s story, more extensive legislative protection came too late for what transpired one unusually hot June in east Texas. But it proved to be the catalyst for much-needed reform when it comes to prosecuting hate crimes, and for taking a small step towards attempting to address pervasive and entrenched racism. And as we know, we still have a long, long way to go. Visit us online at ObscuraCrimePodcast.com Checkout our other podcasts at itsArcLightMedia.com Support the Obscura podcast and access the exclusive Black Label episodes by becoming a Patron at Patreon.com/obscuracrimepodcast (Sources can be found on our website) Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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MURDERED: James Byrd Jr. | Jasper, TX 1998
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