The Execution of Willie Francis [Written by Gilbert King]

#ads Stream any unabridged audiobook of your choice with premium access by starting your trial on:https://booksreader.space/al-1953/Title: The Execution of Willie Francis Author: Gilbert King Narrator: Korey Jackson Format: mp3 Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins Release date: 08-01-23 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating Genres: History Publisher's Summary: On May 3, 1946, in St. Martinsville, Louisiana, a 17-year-old Black boy was scheduled for execution by electric chair. Willie Francis had been charged with murder; his trial had been brief; his death sentence never in doubt. When the executioners flipped the switch, Willie screamed and writhed as electricity coursed through his body. But Willie Francis did not die. Having miraculously survived, Willie was informed that the state would attempt to execute him a second time within a week.