Willie Leaphart’s 1890 lynching in Lexington South Carolina and the search for justice is the subject of the podcast “The Wrong Walk Home.” ...

It’s been more than 130 years since Willie Leaphart was lynched in Lexington, SC, on a false accusation of rape. Why is justice for him so elusive?

Willie Leaphart’s death is one of the most detailed lynchings in South Carolina history, yet Burgess’ research uncovers details that point to long-kept secrets and ulterior motives for the death.

Willie Leaphart’s death is one of the most detailed lynchings in South Carolina history, yet Burgess’ research uncovers details that point to long-kept secrets and ulterior motives for the death.

In the small town of Lexington, SC, secrets, lies and racism came together to take away a young Black man’s freedom and ultimately, his life.

Listen to “The Wrong Walk Home: The Lynching of Willie Leaphart,” a new podcast series from The State newspaper and McClatchy.

It’s been more than 130 years since Willie Leaphart was lynched in Lexington, SC, on a false accusation of rape. Why is justice for him so elusive?

Once you have had a chance to listen to the series, please join Marchant and others for a discussion of Willie Leaphart’s story at River Bluff High School at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5.

“The Wrong Walk Home: The Lynching of Willie Leaphart,” a new podcast series from The State and McClatchy, examines a 130-year-old mystery about the wrongful conviction and ultimate murder of ...

“The Wrong Walk Home: The Lynching of Willie Leaphart,” a new podcast series from The State and McClatchy, examines a 130-year-old mystery about the wrongful conviction and ultimate murder of ...

The State and a panel of educators featured on “The Wrong Walk Home” podcast will host an event looking at Willie Leaphart’s story at River Bluff High School at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5.

A Black teenager was lynched in Lexington, SC, more than 130 years ago. That’s only the beginning of a shocking and surprising story.