If investigations reveal that Otis Byrd was lynched, would you think his murderer(s) are in the same category as ISIS?

2015-03-21T02:54:23-04:00

I read this story and am furious and disgusted at the thought that regardless of his past, one of our citizens right here could be hanged at his own home. If it is proven that he was in fact hanged, do you consider this similar to the acts committed by ISIS/ISIL?

If the investigation proves this man was murdered, what are your thoughts if it was the family of the victim he murdered? Does an eye for an eye apply - make it ok?

http://news.yahoo.com/fbi-probing-death-black-man-hanging-tree-mississippi-053150192.html

Autopsy of black man found hanging from Mississippi tree may yield clues

By Therese Apel PORT GIBSON, Miss. (Reuters) - Authorities conducted an autopsy on Friday on a black man found hanging from a tree in Mississippi to help determine whether his death was a homicide or a suicide, as about 30 investigators searched the area for clues. Otis Byrd, 54, who had been missing since March 2 when a friend dropped him off at the Riverwalk Casino in Vicksburg, was found in a wooded area about half a mile from his home in a...

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2015 3:06 AM

2015-03-21T03:06:40-04:00

I wouldn't speculate on it being a revenge murder but, it could be. Regardless of circumstance it pisses me off that the man was killed and, in this manner.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2015 7:57 AM

2015-03-21T07:57:21-04:00

If it was a lynching those involved are murderers. Murderers should be dealt with according to the law.