The Ghost of Henry Betts at the Lowndes County Courthouse
Tombigbee Tales

The Ghost of Henry Betts at the Lowndes County Courthouse

2024-07-01

Henry Betts' execution at the Lowndes County Courthouse was botched. He was a large Black man who was accused of murder. He weighed over 300 lbs and stood 6'6" tall. He was most probably railroaded into a conviction. He "confessed" to save his brother. 

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