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he could recall was from Greensboro, North Carolina; however,
he did not know anything further about him.
Stated this
individual was buried approximately one half' mile from the
warehouse in a big field that looked like a cornfield. . He
advised this individual was shot in the face with a shotgun
b6
one shot, and reiterated he had no idea where this was because
b7C
it was dark
He recalled present at this
time were
VIRGIL GRIFFIN
(phonetic).
EDDIE DAWSON
He advised there were two others with
EDDie Dawson, however, he did not know their names.
advised the third such trial and execution.
occurred in
North Carolina, in about June or Jnly..
1976.
He stated a man was brought down from Morganton,.
North Carolina, and again he did not know this individual's
name.
He stated the trial was held at
North Carolina, which was
stated
who was also
Klansman and who was present the night of the trial there.
adyised
however, he thought that
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was at the trial
t.
and this victim was likewise
b7C
found guilty and shot.
advised this individual was
taken to the Henry River in Burke County to the "tailrace" near.
the old cotton mill..
Stated he was present when this
victim was shot and again this individual was shot in the
face one time.
stated this individual was buried between
the "tailrace' and where the old bridge use to be which was torn.
down in the 1960's..
stated it is extremely brushy and
when it rains hard, the river rises up over it.
advised
he could find the spot again and that when this individual was
buried, they put rocks on top of him, then dirt and then pulled.
a log across the grave.
stated only five individuals
were at this trial and killing.
.They were:
Who actually did the shooting
VIRGIL GRIFFIN
b6
b7C
(phonetic)
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