DiscoverThe Muck PodcastEpisode 228: Color Blind | Sheriff Joseph Shipp
Episode 228: Color Blind | Sheriff Joseph Shipp

Episode 228: Color Blind | Sheriff Joseph Shipp

Update: 2024-06-19
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Tina and Hillary cover Chattanooga Sheriff Joseph Shipp.



In 1906, Sheriff Joseph Shipp served over the St. Elmo District of Chattanooga, TN. BUT when an innocent man is lynched, the sheriff has to answer for his role in the horrific event.



Sources

Tina's Story

AP

Photo of victim uncovered 112 years after bridge lynching--by Rosanna Hughes



Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Joseph F. Shipp 1904-1908



The New York Times

An Inspiring Act of Racial Healing in Chattanooga--by Peter Canellos



UMKC Famous Trials

Sheriff Shipp Trial (1907-09)



Wikipedia

Lynching of Ed Johnson

United States v. Ship



Photos

Sheriff Joseph Shipp--via UMKC Famous Trials

Ed Johnson--via UMKC Famous Trials

St. Elmo Street Station--via UMKC Famous Trials

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Episode 228: Color Blind | Sheriff Joseph Shipp

Episode 228: Color Blind | Sheriff Joseph Shipp

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