Executed

Barney Lee Ross

23 years old · died January 1932 · Houston, Texas

Barney Lee Ross was a 23-year-old Black man from Dainger field, Texas. He was executed in the electric chair in January 1932. The Daily Worker said his trial was a frame-up and that workers rallied to his defense. The International Labor Defense demanded a rehearing, and the Governor denied a stay of execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. Advocates objected that the trial was a frame-up and that workers had rallied to his defense and sought a rehearing.

Reported by: Daily Worker (reporters).

Source

The Daily Worker, April 18, 1932, page 8 The Daily Worker, April 18, 1932

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