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If you mean James Byrd Jr., He was an African-American who was dragged to death behind a pickup truck by White supremacists on June 7, 1998. He was age 49. This heinous act helped lead to the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
Shawn Berry (age 24) knew Byrd from around town and was driving the pickup. John King (age 23) and Lawrence Russell Brewer (age 31) were also in the pickup. However, Berry didn't take Byrd home. Instead, the three men took Byrd to a remote county road out of town, beat him severely, urinated on him and chained him to the pickup truck. Then they dragged him for approximately 1.5 miles. Brewer and King both showed no remorse and were sentenced to death. Brewer was executed on September 21, 2011. King is still on death row. Berry is in protective custody and won't be eligible for parole until June 7, 2038.
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Is the last name Byrd Native American?
from my experience it is actually German and can also be referred to as Vogel (which is German for Bird/byrd) source: My last name is Byrd
What does the surname Byrd mean?
"Byrd" is a variant of "Bird." It means, just that, the animals that have feathers and most of which fly.
When and where did baseball player Harry Byrd die?
Harry Byrd died May 14, 1985, in Darlington, SC, USA.
When and where did baseball player Samuel Byrd die?
Samuel Byrd died May 11, 1981, in Mesa, AZ, USA.
When and where was baseball player Jeff Byrd born?
Jeff Byrd was born November 11, 1956, in La Mesa, CA, USA.
When was James W. Byrd born?
James W. Byrd was born on 1954-03-14.
What has the author James Byrd written?
James Byrd has written: 'The olde bead monger's trade bead sketchbook'
What has the author Ronald James Byrd written?
Ronald James Byrd has written: 'A laboratory manual for exercise physiology'
What is the birth name of Bretton Byrd?
Bretton Byrd's birth name is James Thomas Bird.
What are the release dates for Byrd The Life and Tragic Death of James Byrd Jr- - 2008?
Byrd The Life and Tragic Death of James Byrd Jr- - 2008 was released on: USA: 2008 USA: 7 March 2009 (Washington D.C. Independent Film Festival)
Who are James Brown's influences?
bobby byrd
Was James byrd jr drug to death?
Yes, James Byrd Jr. was drug behind a pick-up truck along asphalt for about two miles until he was dead.
Who invented a vertical spring that made it possible for cars to have convertible tops James A Jones or TJ Byrd?
T j byrd
Was James byrd jr married?
No, James Byrd Jr. was not married at the time of his death. He had a long-term relationship with a woman named Mary, with whom he had three children, but they were not married. Byrd's tragic murder in 1998 drew national attention and highlighted issues of racial violence and hate crimes in the United States.
What is the birth name of Bobby Day?
Bobby Day's birth name is Robert James Byrd.
Who were three of the first explorers to look for Antarctica?
Roald Amundsen, Richard E, Byrd, and James Cook
What nicknames does Debra Byrd go by?
Debra Byrd goes by Byrd.
