Episode 228: Color Blind | Sheriff Joseph Shipp

Tina and Hillary cover Chattanooga Sheriff Joseph Shipp.

In 1906, Sheriff Joseph Shipp served over the St. Elmo District of Chattanooga, TN. BUT when an innocent man is lynched, the sheriff has to answer for his role in the horrific event.

Sources
Tina's Story
AP
Photo of victim uncovered 112 years after bridge lynching--by Rosanna Hughes

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Joseph F. Shipp 1904-1908

The New York Times
An Inspiring Act of Racial Healing in Chattanooga--by Peter Canellos

UMKC Famous Trials
Sheriff Shipp Trial (1907-09)

Wikipedia
Lynching of Ed Johnson
United States v. Ship

Photos
Sheriff Joseph Shipp--via UMKC Famous Trials
Ed Johnson--via UMKC Famous Trials
St. Elmo Street Station--via UMKC Famous Trials