The Phantom of St. James — The Runaway Who Cut Down His Master and Escaped 14 Posses

On September 3, 1851, an enslaved man named Solomon killed his master and escaped into the Louisiana swamps. What happened next would become the greatest manhunt in Southern history—and the most successful escape in the annals of American slavery.
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Belle Rivière Plantation, St. James Parish, Louisiana, 1833-1851
The broken promise that triggered one man's transformation from slave to phantom
How Solomon evaded 14 posses, 800 men, and 200 bloodhounds across 3 states
The 300-mile journey from Louisiana to Texas to rescue his son from cotton fields
8 months of cat-and-mouse warfare between one fugitive and the entire South
The $15,000 bounty (equivalent to $500,000 today)—highest ever offered for a fugitive slave
How one man's resistance inspired 23 other successful escapes and terrified plantation owners across the South

📚 This is a true story of resistance during American slavery (1619-1865). Through historical research, we resurrect a memory that was deliberately erased from official American history books—the story of enslaved people who fought back with intelligence, courage, and lethal determination.
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This video contains detailed descriptions of extreme historical violence related to American slavery, including torture, murder, child separation, and brutal revenge. The purpose is educational and to preserve historical memory. Viewer discretion advised.
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