Confessions and Trials of Four St. Louis Black Men in 1841

Take A Look Back Then... Confessions and Trials of Four St. Louis Black Men in 1841 In the early summer of 1841, four black men – Charles Brown, Madison Henderson, James Seward, and Alfred Warrick – were put on trial. The men were convicted of arson, burglary, and murder, and were sentenced to death. By July 9, 1841, the men had been hanged. People were encouraged to purchase tickets at $1.50 […] Read More   Confessions and Trials of Four St. Louis Black Men in 1841 In the early summer of 1841, four black men – Charles Brown, Madison Henderson, James Seward, and Alfred Warrick – were put on trial. The men were convicted of arson, burglary, and murder, and were sentenced to death. By July 9, 1841, the men had been hanged. People were encouraged to purchase tickets at $1.50 […] Read More