The legacy of the murder of James Byrd Jr - BBC News

[@foxylady9110]

A dreadful and disgusting thing to do to another human being, may he continue to rest peacefully...

[@truthexposer2480]

@@calvinamado4039 On a post like this, you have the sickness of mind to try looking for business. Where’s your soul????

[@calvinamado4039]

@@truthexposer2480 I’m sorry ma’am I just had to post the ade

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

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[@claudianeymour63]

​@@calvinamado4039may the good Lord have mercy on you

[@florescentadolescent8534]

Unfathomable evil. The only 'justice' would be for them to die in exactly the same way he did.

[@babynyxe4784]

That's what I was thinking. A quick and painless death doesn't seem like nearly enough.

[@Mediterraneangun]

You're no different than they are

[@KingpinTBM]

@@Mediterraneangun They did it for no reason other than the fact that he was black which is evil. So there is a difference you fool

[@Mediterraneangun]

@Too Real that's because revenge is wicked and evil in the eyes of the Lord .

[@boringfish]

@@Mediterraneangun Even God punished those he deemed worthy of his wrath.

[@jimmygunnz5651]

I was a kid when this happened and it was crazy to hear as a black kid in Los Angeles. It was my first reality check on how bad the world can be.

[@Nomerci14]

So nothing in la had you woke them thousands of blacks killed by other blacks

[@chickfight1602]

So sad smh

[@Alexandria87]

I was 11 when this happened and it was so shocking to hear about it.

[@lostcosmonaut5722]

I’m so happy this is still being talked about. Hope James is never forgotten. RIP James 🥺

[@kevwill8753]

I was a teenager when this happened, I was 14 and it was breaking news on Boston fox 25 news. Almost 30 years later shit still repeating.

[@murasakino101]

@@kevwill8753 I just learned about it recently after my mom was telling me to avoid jasper. I know the south has a history of being racist but to do something this horrendous and despicable to someone? Makes me wanna move states smh. Jasper isn't the only town that's this bad either sadly

[@gardensofthegods]

@@kevwill8753 either this is the same one I heard years ago or I'm confusing it with another one almost identical to this

[@sleepn_on_me2473]

Robert "yummy" sandifer in 1994, The trials of Darryl Hunt.

[@eugenecaldwell9619]

@@sleepn_on_me2473 what does this have to do with anything?

[@es78xx]

this is one the most horrific stories i ever heard.

[@hansolowe19]

They acted like animals.

[@bazle64]

@@calvinamado4039 join the KKK?

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

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[@pixelander]

@@bazle64 ur racist

[@blakejenkins1363]

I live there Thay never stop talking about it

[@JussCarm]

The fact that up to his death that town had segregated cemeteries speaks volumes. Rest In Peace James😢

[@Nomerci14]

Name a town that don't

[@lavettehammons]

​@@Nomerci14uhh Tyler 😊

[@Marvin-ut4xs]

Probably because they're going to two different places; trust me w-🔥 b-😇 it's kind of obvious

[@adeenbenyasharal5412]

Nah sis, no resting, that's Christian doctrine (lies). Their souls are crying out continually (2 Esdras 15:8-9 KJV). We don't just die and sleep. I know my ancestors, along with my uncle (recently lynched '83) are crying out. Judgement is coming to America for what they've done and continue to do.

[@Crissy991]

@@lavettehammons lies

[@zainzoala1083]

Unbelievable that some people can even do something like that to humans or even to any living.

[@Salik96]

Well looking back at our history I'm not surprised .

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

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[@Salik96]

@big heart They savages.

[@breaks3085]

@@Salik96 exactly

[@tdog652041]

Well if they don’t think of the victim as human beings it’s really easy.

[@sandycheeks5955]

Holy shit man. I'm a 28 year old American man and I have NEVER heard of this man in my life. So sad. rip man.

[@AmyBlackRoseCena]

I'm 31 and I only know about this because it was part of the end credits of the 2021 Candyman sequel where it portrayed different black men being lynched essentially including 14-year-old who was sent to the electric chair for a crime that he didn't commit. And just on a personal note I am so glad that they mentioned George Floyd at the end of this because despite President Obama's legislation cruelties like this are still happening and will continue to happen as long as white people don't get their heads out of the sand and I'm a white person mind you.

[@carlettecannon8716]

You right I am a little older than you and I still never heard of this case and I'm in Baton Rouge Louisiana 2023 now and then still never heard😮😢😮😢😢

[@christopherbattle5161]

If you'd never heard about James Byrd Jr. but had heard about Matthew Shepard (their murders were 4 months apart) then the so-called liberal media may not be as liberal as is portrayed. The media hypes up and sensationalizes news on a very selective basis. It is why you almost never hear about young Black women who go missing while Gabby Petito gets covered non-stop.

[@hanshawybloc]

I'm so glad I was bless by the lord of Jesus christ that I'm a BLACK MAN A HUMAN BLACK MAN AT THE A MAN PERIOD

[@troyshen5715]

Same. Just found out about this today randomly on Wikipedia. I can't imagine what his family went through.

[@victoryissweet5941]

So sad he trusted them for a safe ride,and they tortured to death. God rest your soul James.

[@uzitenenbaum952]

This has to be the most disgusting act of racism that I have ever heard of.

[@OuttheMud212]

Rasheem Carter

[@Bezo284]

Emmitt till

[@Bezo284]

There are thousands

[@lubui2583]

this has been going on since the beginning

[@bargainbeauty7529]

​@@OuttheMud212what's the story?

[@dreyb1801]

I'm glad justice was served. All the best to his family.

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

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[@dreyb1801]

@@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323 OK. Thank you.

[@gardensofthegods]

Real Justice wasn't served because like someone pointed out the murderer simply got to die a peaceful death of falling to sleep from an injection

[@김김-e4w3o]

Not fair enough..they should die the same way he did

[@mxlllz8146]

​@Liberals Are gross stfu

[@AJ-pc5ln]

This is pathetic and cowardly to do something like this to an innocent person.

[@chrisbyndom2207]

Why would anyone be so cruel enough to do this? Why?

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

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[@kevinsanchun2052]

Hate plain and simple.

[@lexieliu5339]

They sick af.

[@saesnaughtyprincess]

They have hate in their chest

[@gardensofthegods]

It's hard to understand why anybody would want something like this when it is so totally demonic

[@valeriewilliams1103]

I'm sorry for the pain that this man went thru.

[@chickfight1602]

Unimaginable

[@d-sciencestudent3108]

My twin sons were born 5 days after this happened. I’ll never forget this.

[@gossipbtv]

I’m a twin too

[@AriessunvirgomoonlightLibraise]

this is a different type of pain

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

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[@BoyDanny93]

Saddest part is he didnt question them, believed them, thought would be a safe and fun ride. 😔😔😭

[@garcia7315]

James did not deserve this, my heart hurt and goes out to the family. May he rest in peace ❤️💔

[@SemiShweet]

He did

[@lubui2583]

​@@SemiShweetinbred?

[@spitshinetommy3721]

​@@lubui2583report him.

[@lubui2583]

@@spitshinetommy3721 what good would that do?

[@claudianeymour63]

​@@SemiShweetyour time coming

[@missmelisa1823]

I have never forgotten.

[@calvinamado4039]

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[@kirpalani-griffin3706]

Let's just hope that what you remember is the facts of the case and the individuals responsible and their executions and the movement in Texas to show their horror at the event, and the fact that psychopaths come in all colours and do not represent their race.

[@bazle64]

White males are peaceful race

[@kirpalani-griffin3706]

@@bazle64 They have tried to create a better world and made excellent progress. Albeit the rapid rate and overarching interests of the few have led us to stomp on the environment, whilst lifting up the impoverished by the billion. If only it were sustainable... Truth is, it is. But not for so many people.

[@missmelisa1823]

@@bazle64 🤯

[@debbiemarquis3231]

I remember this..i remember how i felt..and what i saw in my mind.when i heard the news..

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[@Jimfromearthoo7]

Just thank god your not Asian!

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

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[@gardensofthegods]

Believe it or not there was another story almost identical to this either that or the reason they killed him was changed because I remember hearing a story of another black man dragged to death in the exact same way behind a truck and they tried to say it's because the guy had raped a white woman or had slept with her or something like that so I don't know if it's the same case or another horrible one

[@msve3730]

The fact that this happened in 98 which shocks my heart. And he left behind 3 children. 😪😪

[@getreal4real169]

And people wonder why we can’t let go of the past.

[@msve3730]

@@getreal4real169 😔 I couldn't believe an actual film was made by this true event. I was watching the movie like it was just a movie . It broke my heart when I Google it 😟

[@nathanielrichardson9817]

BOO HOO🛑 NOTHING NEW, GOES ON ALL THE TIME🛑

[@orlandowilliamson691]

​@@nathanielrichardson9817Shedupp fool and show a little respect.

[@Slim2xzIsland]

@@msve3730what’s the movie called baby?

[@BrutelSouthafrica8345]

How could human beings do this to another human being😭😭😭

[@hearts4yayah]

@Blah Blaski u made a whole account to troll💀💀do better

[@dawsonlenard2848]

Racists don't see black people as human

[@PhoebeMc]

I don't think I'll EVER FORGET when this happened & how sick I felt. As an empath, I immediately "feel" the horror & as an artist, I immediately envision what I'm being told. It's an image I'd finally gotten it of my head till I discovered the movie. Debating whether I should watch. Many crimes have been committed in the name of hate, ignorance, bias & prejudice. It continues & I ask WHEN WILL WE LEARN? LEARN there is ONLY one pure race. It is called HUMAN!!

[@gardensofthegods]

Yeah it's one of those things that makes you wish you had never heard of this story because you can feel it you can envision it and it's like a nightmare created by demons .

[@Alexandria87]

Same here! I'm getting the thoughts and feelings back in my head and body again after revisiting this case and I don't like it 😢😢😢

[@nathanielrichardson9817]

🛑 WHATS NEW, NOTHING 🛑

[@okgone9369]

The way he said the murderer literally just went to sleep while the victim suffered the way he did. Bring back the electric chair ASAP. Put some fear in these people out here killing senselessly.

[@uzinine7760]

Bring back medical testing on these animals! Instead of guinea pigs use these kind of animals and pedophiles!

[@Spiritmikey]

AGREED

[@MAGAISKLAN]

I'm from East Texas and I'm African American. Never will I EVER drive through Jasper, Texas. I was in my late 20's when this happened and was stunned, just shocked that this happened in my area of the state. This was the most frightening thing ever back then, it almost seemed unreal, like a nightmare. East Texas has ALWAYS been full of racial prejudice, back then and still even now. I don't live there anymore but visited the Cass County area recently, not much has changed.

[@marccus1989]

i grew up in livingston about 45 minutes west..but we played jasper in our division in HS foot ball in 2000s i remember the racial slurs from the players and crowd...lumberton and vidor too...the area was very openly racist; its gotten a lot better but you can feel uneasiness there sometimes

[@John-ct9zs]

Yeah I was 22, 23 when this happened. It's crazy I'm in my late 40s now and almost as old as James Byrd was back then.

[@carlettecannon8716]

😮😢😢😢 so so sad and I am sorry about this BR Louisiana 2023 😢😢😢 still here and I am still in disbelief about this 😮😢😢😢😢

[@Emmanuel7lion]

I was born and raised in Jasper. My mother, brother, sister, uncles, aunts and grandparents are all buried less than 20 feet from James' grave. I left there in the 80's because of racism and poverty. Jasper is a beautiful town but its like taking a trip back in time when it comes to the racial divide. I have fond memories of being a child there. ..but I will never live their again nor do I choose to be buried there.

[@John-ct9zs]

@@marccus1989 I think I was a sheltered kid growing up in the 80s and 90s in Houston. I went to a diverse school and for the most part, everyone was chill with each other. Then I find out that there are these weird little towns in nowhere, TX called "sundown" towns where everyone is openly racist, and the N word is just thrown out by White people left and right. That's very different from Houston or Dallas. Yes, these weird little town mentality continued on even into the 2000s, and even today.

[@warren9402]

Imagine a person dragging a puppy in such a manner. The world would be disgusted. But a black man, well that's different, so it seems.

[@melissaowens1559]

Facts

[@melissaowens1559]

They turn there heads

[@melaniemarietta1093]

I don't know one person that would say that's different. It's only that way if you have that kind of twisted, deranged mind. I hope his family is doing okay now. Or at least as okay as they can be. So sorry for your loss.

[@XXXTENTAClON227]

I’ve never seen someone executed in response to animal abuse… this is just a false comment? More applicable to the 19th century but even then they would fine them for animal abuse never punish

[@shantelafia4462]

Rest In Peace Mr Byrd Jr. we will never forget you.

[@marciachristina9513]

Never!

[@mindriot91_96]

That boy forgetten, that's for shizzle.

[@hearts4yayah]

@@mindriot91_96 u 31 pushing 32 go do something productive PLEASE

[@bryanpittman7540]

​@@hearts4yayah That white supremacist was put to death

[@sharondamoore2148]

Y'all are some sick individuals.

[@ShaneiceTurner-zv8tf]

Yeah

[@ChrissyRedd37]

I was 12 years old when this incident happened back in 1998. Awful..... It was all over the news. I said my goodness, DRAGGED? 😳. Just disgusting motives & so much hatred

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

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[@evequeseance652]

That news then scarred me

[@gardensofthegods]

Really makes me sad that that poor guy died such a lonely and horrific painful death . Really makes me sad that his children have to live with the memory of that and will never be able to forget what they know about their dads horrible torture some death . There's guys who killed him were living demons

[@lilsmallz1561]

Man I remember when this happened like it was yesterday I had nightmares for weeks I just couldn’t believe people live with that much hate in their hearts to do something like that to another person

[@essencetoney933]

The fact that they did this and didn't care about being caught, they didn't care at all and wanted to die for doing it. This will always hunt me.

[@maria-yr4jq]

It will hunt me too.

[@shortythepresident3913]

I remember when this happened. I was a kid and the whole country was in shock and hated Texas for a long time.

[@theeggbreadguy3799]

Reading what happened to the man made me feel so sick... All that shit because of his skin color? Like what the f**k

[@meikel1492]

it’s a cold fuckin world for us man…

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

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[@evequeseance652]

I can’t understand it. Black slaves help build their white livelihoods and this country. That’s like killing your own mother that provided for you.

[@msve3730]

So I finally watched the movie "Jasper Texas" and I was compelled that this was a true story 🥺. That horrific night was beyond sinister. The three white males stated that "they were just having fun with a n***r ". The judgment they got and the sentencing was well deserved.

[@murasakino101]

They truly were disgusting. I have no doubt that they would have hurt anyone they saw that night as long as they were black--even a child smh. To be this evil and hateful is truly a shame. May the victim rip

[@Kingdizzleltdinc615]

Crazy thing I watched the movie and had to do the same thing,like really take step back and catch myself shocked that this actually happened..prayers for his family

[@msve3730]

@@Kingdizzleltdinc615 and the fact that this incident/murder was in 98' that was more terrifying 😳 to me.

[@Kingdizzleltdinc615]

@@msve3730 exactly that’s what shocked me the most

[@amberdavis950]

I remember when this happened. OMG, I hope this family found peace through this tragic event.

[@carlosdcpcg]

His Son Was in The Military Fighting for the Very own Country that killed his Old man. Fuck.

[@judykinsman3258]

In case anyone thinks racism isn’t alive and thriving -

[@George-sc4yh]

This happened 23 years ago.

[@microaggressionsurvivor2937]

@@George-sc4yh Time doesn't exist to lefties. The history book is a modern weapon to them. anne boleyn can be a black lesbian in this world

[@jam5533]

@@George-sc4yh That's not too long ago so to say.

[@wildonstokes3062]

@@George-sc4yh 9/11 happened over 20 years ago why are people still remembering that? We haven’t had a terrorized attack since on our soil

[@chorise9698]

@@George-sc4yh umm you do realize hate crimes still occur right , I hope your only pretending to be dense.

[@mechellwilliams772]

This was a horrible act of racism, It still exist, I left a job because aI suffered extreme prejudice, The supervisor made excuses for them, I needed my kid after 2 years , I couldn’t take it anymore, no comparison to this but I pray for this family 🙏🏽

[@Thomas-r3j]

I agree, it still exists but in these modern times most of the racism is directed at the white people.

[@laurenmarie2369]

He would be really proud of his kids, I'm sure he would.

[@luckyme4136]

Those animals make Derek Chauvin look like a Saint.

[@luckyme4136]

Would Chauvin put his knee on a white man for 9 mins? I think we know the answer.

[@luckyme4136]

@Darth Vader's Dad Floyd was unarmed. Apparently in America if you resist arrest the police have the right to kill you. What a wonderful country.

[@chrisbyndom2207]

@Darth Vader's Dad Sir, that did not give the right for Chauvin to put his knee on Floyd for that long. Once Chauvin had him on the ground he could have handcuffed him. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@chrisbyndom2207]

@Darth Vader's Dad Let’s talk about Adam Toledo situation. The young hispanic male that had his hands up and was still shot by police. So, it doesn’t have anything to do with white males doing the right. It’s police brutality against minorities

[@jacobjames7988]

@@luckyme4136 stop taking up for floyd its over he shouldnt of had a criminal record and resisted

[@Yuliaagatha]

What kind of human who did such a horrible thing like this to another human being 😭😭 my blood is boiling. Bless the soul, may he rest in heaven. 🙏🏻

[@craigmack-cv3cp]

A 💯 died in wool racist does this that’s who !

[@mindriot91_96]

LOL. The less of them, the better. Cee U Next Tuesday. :)))))

[@michaelamitchell1603]

@@mindriot91_96 you’re weird af

[@bryanpittman7540]

​@@mindriot91_96 That's why white people are facing extinction your birth rate is low

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Thank you again BBC, for DOING!

[@wildonstokes3062]

This happened the same year I was born only 24 years ago

[@owaisinus]

I came here after watching the movie "Jasper, Texas". I can't believe someone would have enough hatred to do this to another human being.

[@joelgoldsmith4747]

That's the way it has been for over 400 years to these blacks buddy. Too many of us have attempted to hide this epidemic, which is pervasive among us.😞😢

[@endofanage223]

These people constantly think evil... that is who they are...

[@CP-sr2uf]

WRONG! People like you are the problem. You hate and try to spread hate.

[@phataguilar7096]

I gotta lot of Respect for Nia DeCosta's "Candyman" [2021] film. She brought James death more to the spotlight, showing at the ending Credits of the film gives me chills. Rest in Peace KING [James]

[@nolamay9971]

He is no king smh

[@PWRN-tl7rs]

@@nolamay9971 Tf you talkin about?

[@nolamay9971]

@@PWRN-tl7rs get out of town. Just cause he was brutally murdered don't make him a king I'm sorry

[@Bedheadboredom]

@@nolamay9971 he was more of a king than you'll ever be. Bad mouthed hooligan.

[@PWRN-tl7rs]

@@nolamay9971 But like what was the point of commenting that, literally nobody asked 💀

[@DeeDee40ful]

He looks just like his dad. I remember when this happened. I still don't understand how those men could do something so evil to another human being.

[@utubebroadcaster]

Disgraceful, unacceptable and yet it still goes on..

[@Mr_Rabbit]

No, no it doesnt... if it did they wouldn't be raising awareness about one specific incident that happened over 20 years ago.

[@StratsRUs]

@@Mr_Rabbit After all, 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse drove from Illinois and killed Black Lives Matter protesters in Wisconsin. He walked straight past law enforcement with the loaded AR-15 rifle he used to kill them and police simply told him to go home. People like Rittenhouse were be able to drive to Washington, DC, park a vehicle with bombs and guns on residential streets, and walk to the Capitol and take it over.

[@orionb5217]

@@Mr_Rabbit a white boy shot up a church couple of years ago . Yes it does still go on

[@Mr_Rabbit]

@@StratsRUs the same protesters that were looting and burning down local businesses? you are deranged if you believed they were supporting black lives matter. He killed violent rioters. Convicted criminals. Including a pedophile and rapist, who were armed at the time and attacking him. You are so confused, and people like you damage movements like black lives matter by attaching them to everything. 7 months late but get a grip.

[@kevinsanchun2052]

@@Mr_Rabbit a white guy just lynched a black man over a love triangle last year.Just because u don't hear about it,doesn't mean it's not still happening.

[@wildyoda2931]

We used to drive through here all the time in our way to Louisiana and my mom told me stories of what happend to him it terrified us every time we drove down that long road through jasper to Louisiana especially at night very sad what happened to him and it fills me with anger but I hope he’s at peace now.

[@JetseTurner]

People have forgotten about this Atrocity. I remember when this happened. RIPower my Brother!✊🏿

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[@Jimfromearthoo7]

I see atrocities every day! I thank god I’m not Asian for one thing! If you see the news the daily news that doesn’t hide the news. You’ll see what’s happening around the US.

[@Jimfromearthoo7]

You wanna see more atrocities Google April 1992 LA riots!

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

Mrs. Jamie Byrd-Grant will be featured on our show if you would like to hear more from her. She is after all is baby girl and such a wonderful woman. Monday July 5th at 8:55 PM (CST) as a live broadcast on our KZbin page : kzbin.info/door/EdTyjI_jWKmlnnEeLYqhJg. Please join us. Much love

[@lillaurap]

It makes me mad hearing people say we aren't like that here. Ugghh I grew up here. ITS STILL VERY MUCH LIKE THAT HERE

[@Kim-ss5bb]

If only Emmet tills murderers got the same sentences

[@Linkx16]

There's no restoring of love that was never there. The wicked hateful nature of the cave creature could only be hidden.

[@evequeseance652]

I was 8 years old when I heard this news. I broke down in tears. Gives me nightmares to this day

[@BrentonO4fromOd]

Why TF would a person do this to another person? It is baffling to me...

[@charlesparksmd]

Because the heart of man by nature is desperately wicked and we live in an evil sinful world

[@z0mbifid_]

@@hakuyuki6859lmao you’re definitely gonna burn in hell 😃

[@sportingdirector1]

Never go with a random stranger

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

Mrs. Jamie Byrd-Grant will be featured on our show if you would like to hear more from her. She is after all is baby girl and such a wonderful woman. By the way. That was false. He was kidnapped. He did not "go" with them. Monday July 5th at 8:55 PM (CST) as a live broadcast on our KZbin page : kzbin.info/door/EdTyjI_jWKmlnnEeLYqhJg. Please join us. Much love

[@bocadilla]

they kidnapped him

[@hopefulagnostic336]

They knew him. Jasper wasn't that big. They saw him walking on the side of the road and asked if he wanted a beer, offered him a ride.

[@leagueofshadows5133]

@@hopefulagnostic336 yup and the white guys started looking at each other like.. are we going to do this or not? The fucked up part is byrd knew them that's why he jump in on that truck.

[@lilsmallz1561]

They knew each other but I believe with all my heart those monsters was out prowling that night for a victim James just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time

[@carcharias]

Disgusting. Rest in Power, James.

[@maggiefigueredo8620]

How is it possible that some people have so much hatred inside that would result in an atrocious killing, if racist people don’t like other races, fine but to hate another human being for their skin color is just inexcusable and ignorant. I’m so sorry you lost your daddy in such horrible manner 🌹

[@jonbiles5404]

We say it happened a long time ago. It is still happening!! We are living in the same age. Wake up!

[@Ssensational_fuxkit]

That’s not a long time ago at all

[@Kanefan701]

I don't even remember or was told about the loss of James Byrd Jr...

[@Katimulator]

@Sir lord ian of essex They should focus on all crime

[@StratsRUs]

How 'convenient'.

[@garethhanby]

@Sir lord ian of essex Those crimes have been solved and the murderers punished. Fortunately, the BBC does not have to do what you tell them.

[@garethhanby]

@Sir lord ian of essex BBC News is a news channel and internet news site. It has a worldwide audience and its KZbin channel is just there to promote its content, not provide a balanced representation of it. You are making a problem out of nothing.

[@Kanefan701]

@Sir lord ian of essex Yep the recent crimes are just as important than what our past were.

[@Carolina_Panthers145]

This been going on for millions of years. Its obvious that not much has changed today.

[@HappyinJapan358]

Glad I don't live in such a messed up country.

[@coolcat6103]

You do you just don’t realise it! You’re being slowly poisoned instead

[@Jessica-gy6kr]

@@coolcat6103 🙄

[@AQS521]

Compared to middle eastern countries where women can’t even show skin in public? Get the fuck out of here. This is a very tragic story but the reason why it’s so popular is because of how rare it happens! There are countries where these sort of tragedies happen every single day.

[@camelnat]

Crimes like this can happen anywhere 🙄

[@HappyinJapan358]

I live in Japan, we don’t have this kinda stuff, we get the more perverted crimes

[@patstokes7040]

We need the death penalty in every state. Not the death penalty of "going to sleep" But the old fashioned kind that put fear into people. Criminals are living the life of ease in prison. The American system of punishment isn't punishment at all. Three meals a day, a bed to sleep in, friends, drugs and violence. Going to prison isn't enough, and going to sleep is a insult to those that died in a terrible way. I'm sick of this passive, cupcake society that gives people a pass for destroying other peoples lives.

[@beverleylumb8048]

You are right love and forgiveness would never be a part of my plan. Sorry but I just couldn't do it

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[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

Mrs. Jamie Byrd-Grant will be featured on our show if you would like to hear more from her. She is after all is baby girl and such a wonderful woman. Monday July 5th at 8:55 PM (CST) as a live broadcast on our KZbin page : kzbin.info/door/EdTyjI_jWKmlnnEeLYqhJg. Please join us. Much love

[@DavidSanchez-og6tn]

I grew up 45 minutes from Jasper aka Vidor County the MOST racist county in Texas.

[@lilsmallz1561]

Orange County too and the sheriff departments are in on it

[@fredo1070]

Shame the BBC didn't give the same coverage to Charlene Downes here in the UK

[@smokejaguar67]

BINGO👍

[@user-gq6eu6qi1u]

Ahhhh 😢

[@user-gq6eu6qi1u]

Are you ashamed that your kind of people are being exposed

[@user-gq6eu6qi1u]

@matty kelly your racist kind

[@user-gq6eu6qi1u]

@matty kelly 👏🏾 👏🏾Well done

[@El_Gallo_de_Pesca97]

Back when I was in Highschool some 9 years ago, our english class was discussing his murder and we watched a video, at one point one of my classmates, a black girl, began to cry and said "Why do this to him just because he was black?". My teacher went over to comfort her. All my classmates went silent. That's just how terrible this is.

[@SKULL1776]

Yea meanwhile blacks kill whites always and it isn’t a bad thing. Some black guy shot a white/Hispanic guy in the head in his truck after the Astros game. His dad and brother witness his gunshot to the head. I bet that doesn’t get as much publicity as this or any other crap. Bunch of lies. He shot him because he got in front of him in houston traffic

[@lucascreediv1283]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@SKULL1776I can’t believe you’re allowed to vote when you hit 18. Who has EVER said killing whites isn’t a bad thing anyone who makes that assertion is just as deranged and savage as the man who did this crime. Then you bring up a black man shooting someone it’s a terrible thing but it is wholly irrelevant to the argument you’re trying to put forth. That had nothing to do with race while this was entirely about it. And attacks such as these do exhibit much more publicity because of the implications that you can be attacked in the street one day just for being black. ​​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠I can’t believe you’re allowed to vote when you hit 18. Who has EVER said killing whites isn’t a bad thing anyone who makes that assertion is just as deranged and savage as the man who did this crime. Then you bring up a black man shooting someone it’s a terrible thing but it is wholly irrelevant to the argument you’re trying to put forth. That had nothing to do with race while this was entirely about it. And attacks such as these do exhibit much more publicity because the idea that one can be dragged by a car alive peed on and assaulted just for being black. Wish I didnt have to write so much but I truly believe if I don’t go into depth and hold your hand through critical thinking you wouldn’t be able to do it yourself.

[@mariam.556]

James Byrd, gone, but not forgotten. I am trying to understand - but failing- how someone who was so violently executed by a group of three men masquerading as human beings because he was black, can generate 67 thumbs down. The only 'good' (I use that term lightly) that came about this is that justice was served, though it will never bring James back to his family. R.I.P.

[@irepressiblesavant]

This broke my heart when i was 12 years old, born and raised in Texas.... And it still breaks my heart today 25 years later.

[@Twizzledoc187]

Just think, these three men would’ve attended a trump rally if they were still free.

[@g_holmes]

I'm black and white and support trump. So what

[@KAye633]

@@g_holmes😂😂😂

[@Emick1978]

My family is watching this with me. I had to keep myself from crying.

[@paganwoman5691]

This is heartbreaking 💔 It shouldn't have happened. We need to STOP the racism, it's horrible. We're all human and we should all be treated the same regardless of how you look. Love and hugs to his family 💖

[@bazle64]

Without security cameras everywhere nowadays. This sort of white supremacist terrorism would still happen now.

[@paganwoman5691]

@@bazle64 it's so sad and discussing that it still happens today, we are so evolved with something's but so stupid when it comes to how we treat eachother. It's not the way forward at all. We need to help eachother and be nice not have hate in our hearts Peace, love, kindness and respect is what's needed Also we need to try and set a good example for the younger generation

[@bazle64]

@@paganwoman5691 well we enter into a new era of neo-fascism. So I fear things will get worse. Alot worse

[@paganwoman5691]

@@bazle64 I really hope your wrong but I've got the same feeling too

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

Mrs. Jamie Byrd-Grant will be featured on our show if you would like to hear more from her. She is after all is baby girl and such a wonderful woman. Monday July 5th at 8:55 PM (CST) as a live broadcast on our KZbin page : kzbin.info/door/EdTyjI_jWKmlnnEeLYqhJg. Please join us. Much love

[@faharoon357]

It's 2023 and I can assure you that nothing has changed.

[@Syphaxx5]

RIP James Byrd Jr 🕊️

[@KungFu_Dean78]

Alexander Mclay Williams, The ScottsBorough Boys, George Stiney Jr, Emmett Till, James Byrd Jr. May you all not ever be forgotten.

[@Propain4eva]

And wilbur little. The war vet who got hanged for wearing his uniform

[@KungFu_Dean78]

​@@Propain4evayes and I don't know if you know about the young man back in 1936 , state Louisiana that was; lynched and beaten and had his Genitals cut off by a because a woman in her younger days as a little girl, stated that he had touched her due to the fact that his two Sisters had prettier dresses and she hated that, so she made up a story and revealed it to the Covid nurse. If you yt covid deathbed confession? You see it and according to the nurse? She claimed that there was a Black Kid in her room sitting there and would not stop steering at her. So she made the confession. Plus over here in the UK, we have the murder of Brother Stephen Lawrence? Which took a near Twenty years as he was racially attacked and killed by a bunch of; white Neo Natsi extremists back in 1993.

[@kiaramcghee5501]

My mom had a friend that was shot a dragged down the street in Compton California til he had died

[@adarshkatoch1405]

Your content is so touching

[@PrezDarren]

I almost vomited watching this. They literally are disgusting, vile, wild animals to do this to another human !

[@emma-vn3nl]

God this hurts so bad. Peace to James Byrd Jr.‘s family and friends. He is not and will not be forgotten.

[@mindriot91_96]

Who gives a shit?

[@microaggressionsurvivor2937]

Remember the legacy of the manchester arena bombing.

[@stuartbeaumont3936]

But he wasn’t a Muslim. Lol I shouldn’t laugh. The bbc is past it’s sell by date isn’t it. They disgust me. ALEX BELFIELD is good for news. Also at exposing this shameless corporation.

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[@bazle64]

@@stuartbeaumont3936 oh looky what we have here. Pink gammon brigade

[@kevinb6831]

@@stuartbeaumont3936 I like what Bellfield says but I can't bring myself to like the man - he looks like he's sneering even when he's not. Not my cup of tea at all.

[@kevinb6831]

@@bazle64 police have been notified of this racist comment

[@wchrisbird]

This is absolutely sickening. That poor man.

[@singtweetypie]

You are remembered James Byrd Jr.... "The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009, 18 U.S.C. § 249 The Shepard Byrd Act is the first statute allowing federal criminal prosecution of hate crimes motivated by the victim’s actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. The Act makes it a federal crime to willfully cause bodily injury, or attempt to do so using a dangerous weapon, because of the victim’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin. The Act also covers crimes committed because of the actual or perceived religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability of any person, if the crime affected interstate or foreign commerce or occurred within federal special maritime or territorial jurisdiction."

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

Mrs. Jamie Byrd-Grant will be featured on our show if you would like to hear more from her. She is after all is baby girl and such a wonderful woman. Monday July 5th at 8:55 PM (CST) as a live broadcast on our KZbin page : kzbin.info/door/EdTyjI_jWKmlnnEeLYqhJg. Please join us. Much love

[@Bootboi337]

I was actually incarcerated at the Orange County Jail whenever this happened in Orange, Texas, and the wife of the sheriff of Jasper worked in our dorm and she told us that it was something so horrific that her husband couldn’t sleep for months and months🙏 just pure EVIL

[@rebeccacharrscott5439]

R.i.p James Byrd Jr

[@Hoycelolland]

In 2024 you could still count on one hand how many times this hate crime enhancement has been used. How incredibly heartbreaking.

[@melanatedqueen]

Good thing America learnt something then huh 🙄

[@fuzzyflick9905]

That hurts.... You're 💯💞

[@PandaMoolin]

it just added to the pile of anger

[@RandomBros88]

A friggin rug burn hurts like hell. Imagine this. I am so sick to my stomach at this demonic crime.

[@KAye633]

They also defecated on him and decapitated him

[@tyranicole3275]

how can someone be so evil? just now hearing about this, very heartbreaking 🥺💔💔💔

[@zippers987]

wait this was recent? 23 years ago? I thought those kind of things happened back in the 60s.... not this recent I didn't know it was that recent

[@jasminealeman1778]

Idk if you know much about USA based anti-black racism but it's pretty bad. We still have places that are what would be considered "sundown towns" where it's dangerous for black people and other POC to be.

[@realandrawtalkshownakiafra7323]

Mrs. Jamie Byrd-Grant will be featured on our show if you would like to hear more from her. She is after all is baby girl and such a wonderful woman. Monday July 5th at 8:55 PM (CST) as a live broadcast on our KZbin page : kzbin.info/door/EdTyjI_jWKmlnnEeLYqhJg. Please join us. Much love

[@helloandgoodbye2546]

no colorado has lynchings as well august 2019 look it up the mcclain case lynched by cops

[@lilsmallz1561]

Sundown towns still exist til this day

[@idontcare70]

I can't find the capacity to even begin to comprehend the rationale of the men whom committed this atrocity against another person. I can't imagine the fear and disbelief that man went through.

[@khishjackson5872]

I remember this!! This hurts my heart so bad 😭😭

[@NiecePhillips]

I am so pround to of you Queen. Stay strong and always know GOD loves you and you have made your dad proud.

[@hbgxgrm4993]

Terrible way to go,rest easy man.

[@SonGoku-jc3ny]

It's 2024, and nothing has changed. Now we argue over DEI, etc. Smh

[@laybanks6350]

I’m watching the movie & decided to look up the REAL story so sickening may his soul continue to rest in love 💕

[@cclem5836]

James biggest mistake was trusting those snakes. Lesson to all black people stop trusting and forgiving so easily. It's our downfall. Understand that they hate you. Don't hate them just stay away from them. A snake does not warn you before it bites.

[@jamesblackwell4079]

I love this fellow i am a Australian bushman and watching this makes me cry God bless you all

[@Asian_Kid]

I just finished playing Saints Row 2. **Spoilers** Carlos's death was really sad. It's sad to imagine it happened to someone in real life.

[@Kim-ss5bb]

Humans are the most evil beings on this planet and yet we call animals monsters, Poor James he didn't deserve this just like no one does his poor family, The pos should have had the same thing done to him, I thought Emmett tills murder was the worst until I saw this

[@PostalWorker14]

This doesn’t happen everyday but it does happen