George Stinney Jr. | The True Story Of His Wrongful Execution

Eighty years ago, in the heart of South Carolina, George Stinney Jr., at just 14 years old, became the youngest person executed in the United States during the 20th century.

George was wrongfully executed. He was so small that he did not fit in the electric chair. As a true crime enthusiast, I stumbled upon George's story here on YouTube, but I felt the case was not completely covered. I decided to research the case myself.

Join me on a journey through history to find forgotten names, faces, and facts buried for nearly eight decades. Prepare to be captivated as we uncover a story even more heartbreaking and infuriating than imagined.

Accused of the murders of 11-year-old Betty June Binnicker and 7-year-old Mary Emma Thames, George faced a harrowing ordeal. Interrogated without proper legal representation or even parental guidance, he allegedly confessed to the crime.

In a one-day trial, George was swiftly convicted and sentenced to death by electrocution. Shockingly, his legal team did not call witnesses to the stand, demand to see the alleged written and signed confession, cross-examine the State’s witnesses, nor did they file an appeal.

In just 83 days, George's life spiraled from accusation to execution, leaving his family to endure seven decades of silent suffering.

It took the dedication of young defense attorney Matt Burgess, then fresh out of law school, to reignite the fight for justice in 2014.

How did it all get to this? Let's step back in time to March 24, 1944, in the small town of Alcolu, South Carolina.

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2014 Court Hearing videos:

January 21:
   • George Stinney Hearing - January 21, 2014 ...      • George Stinney Hearing - January 21, 2014 ...  
   • George Stinney Hearing - January 21, 2014 ...      • George Stinney Hearing - January 21, 2014 ...  

January 22:

   • George Stinney Hearing - January 22, 2014 ...  
   • George Stinney Hearing - January 22, 2014 ...  



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