Robert and Julia Carter were both African Americans and married. Julia was Robert's third wife and in 1891 she filed for divorce much like his past two wives. The divorce was approved, but the two still lived together. On the day of June 22, 1891, Julia and Robert were working on their farm on Robert Meyer's Plantation near Tilden, Alabama.
Around 10 a.m. Julia stopped work and stated that she was going to a funeral. Shortly after she left Robert also left. Robert came back two hours later. He then returned to his home after this. Julia's body was discovered and she was shot in the head.
Robert went to trial in November and was found guilty and sentenced to death. He was to hang on Jan. 22 1892 exactly 6 months after he killed Julia. On the morning of Jan. 22 he confessed his guilt and that he was ready to die. He thanked the police officers for their kindness and when he stopped speaking the crowd there sang a song for him. His neck was automatically broken and he hung for 30 minutes before they cut him down.
SOURCES:
Piedmont Inquirer December 19, 1891
Cleburn New Era December 17, 1891
The Times and News January 28, 1892
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