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Burned at stake near Newnan Ga after Crawford murder
Sam Hose, the accused killer of Alfred Crawford and assailant of Crawford's wife, was burned at a stake near Newnan Georgia with about 2000 spectators present. Hose confessed to the murder implicating Lige Strickland and stated he was paid $20. The crowd proceeded despite pleas for Law and order from ex Governor Atkinson and Judge Freeman.
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Newnan
Sam Hose
Alfred Crawford
Crawford
Campbell
Coweta
Lige Strickland
W. Y. Atkinson
A. D. Freeman
J. B
J. L. Jones
Palmetto
Hill Street
Hose
Griffin
Representative of the Constitution
J. B. Jones
Macon County
Cranford