Hanging of Lennon Lacy

On August 29, 2014, the event known as the Hanging of Lennon Lacy took place. Lennon Lacy, a 17-year-old black individual, was discovered hanging from a swing set. Initially, it was assumed that he had taken his own life. However, as more information emerged, alternative theories surfaced. Some suggested that Lacy had been the victim of a lynching by members of the Ku Klux Klan, allegedly due to his relationship with a 31-year-old white woman. Nevertheless, following an investigation conducted by the FBI, it was ultimately determined that Lacy's death was a result of suicide.