The South California Hangings

[Brunswick-upon-Raritan]

So, I only want to start this discussion because the case of Robert Fuller just got a lot crazier, and I can’t not comment on it. There’s a ton of news reports about all this, but I’ll just summarize.

For those who don’t know, two black men in Southern California were recently found hanged in public, both nearby public municipal buildings, within two weeks of each other, within an hour’s drive of each other.

On May 31st, 38-year-old Malcolm Harsch was found in Victorville, San Bernardino County, hanging from a tree outside the city library.

On June 10th, less than an hour away, 24-year-old Robert Fuller was found in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, hanging from a tree outside city hall.

Authorities have said they suspect no foul play in either case, with the Harsch family being told right away that Malcolm’s death was a likely suicide, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department also saying right away that Robert Fuller’s death was also a likely suicide.

Even though no autopsy had been completed yet, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office commented that “sadly, it is not the first such case since the COVID-19 pandemic began”, because that’s a totally normal thing to say about a black man found hanging in the middle of a public square.

Officials have also said there was no security camera footage of either of the hangings, even though the trees they were found in were both nearby other buildings, in public spaces.

Friends and family of Robert Fuller and Malcolm Harsch have said they weren’t suicidal, and along with local Black Lives Matter protesters have insisted for independent autopsies and full hate crime investigations to be done.

*** this is where it gets crazier, due to developments in the last 24 hours ***


Then, late last night, the attorney for Robert Fuller’s family announced that, while looking for a “kidnap, spousal abuse, and assault with a deadly weapon suspect” around 4:30 PM on June 17th, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies misidentified Robert Fuller’s half-brother Terron Jammal Boone as the suspect and killed him.

They say they tried to execute a traffic stop on Terron, but he came out of his car with a gun and started shooting at the police, at which point they engaged and shot him multiple times, killing him.

In the process they also shot a woman in the passenger seat of Terron’s car in the chest (I assume his girlfriend), but they didn’t hit the 7-year-old girl in the backseat (I assume her daughter)...

Like, this is either the craziest series of coincidences that just happen to eerily resemble terrible instances of historic racial violence in the U.S., or some shit is happening in California.

Even if there were no conspiracy to hang Robert Fuller (or hide the people responsible for it), the fact police killed his half-brother with his girlfriend and kid in the car is just... A worthy case of police brutality on its own, but in context, it’s just jaw-dropping.

So, NSG, does this sound like “no foul play” to you? That in the middle of the worst racial tension in America, two black men show up hanging from trees, and then police kill one of their brothers, too, in broad daylight just a few days later?

I can’t claim anything for certain, but this seems fishy as fuck to me. And I want to know the truth. I want to know what happened to Malcolm Harsch, Robert Fuller, and his brother Terron Jammal Boone. None of them deserved to die. But the fact we could be looking at a modern-day lynching (or worse — its coverup) is straight-up bone-chilling.

[Ifreann]

It's worth remembering that in the aftermath of the Ferguson protests, six men involved died in supposedly unrelated incidents.

[Deira Islands]

even though it's highly unlikely I wouldn't rule out suicide since the Coronavirus plus these protests can put a lot of stress on people mentally, financially, and emotionally so one might think that suicide is the only solution to the problems at hand.

[Geneviev]

The circumstances are extremely suspicious and should be investigated properly. Killing anyone is terrible enough, but it looks like a hate crime, and that makes it worse.

[Rojava Free State]

Tfw two black guys who weren't suicidal coincidentally commit suicide by hanging.

[Geneviev]

Tfw two black guys who weren't suicidal coincidentally commit suicide by hanging.

Near public buildings.

[Rojava Free State]

It's worth remembering that in the aftermath of the Ferguson protests, six men involved died in supposedly unrelated incidents.

To be fair, thousands of people attended the Ferguson protests so it isn't surprising that out of those thousands, six died.

[Rojava Free State]

Gonna throw something out there real quick. Does anyone wonder if Sur-13 was behind this? The Mexican Mafia and their sockpuppet Sureno gangs have committed racist violence in South California against black people for years and I honestly wouldn't be shocked if they had a hand in this. The location is what made me suspect them though it could be someone else.

[Saiwania]

These were probably lynchings given what's been reported. I'd think this would be in the deep south though, and not California. It's unusual, White supremacists have relatively little power and presence on the west coast broadly speaking.

[Ostroeuropa]

These were probably lynchings given what's been reported. I'd think this would be in the deep south though, and not California. It's unusual, White supremacists have relatively little power and presence on the west coast broadly speaking.

The countryside in California is pretty far-right. The proximity of the far-left and their power in the region basically ensures polarization.

[Geneviev]

These were probably lynchings given what's been reported. I'd think this would be in the deep south though, and not California. It's unusual, White supremacists have relatively little power and presence on the west coast broadly speaking.

I can say that where I am in California has white supremacists.

[Fartsniffage]

These were probably lynchings given what's been reported. I'd think this would be in the deep south though, and not California. It's unusual, White supremacists have relatively little power and presence on the west coast broadly speaking.

https://www.splcenter.org/states/california

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[Chan Island]

This is pretty eery, and hope a full investigation is carried out, but I will point out that suicide near public areas isn't all that uncommon. A few years ago a woman hung herself right next to the school I was working in, and apparently her body was very visible from the playground. Too many kill themselves via jumping off well known bridges or by jumping in front of trains in major stations.

But if this is murder... well, let's just say that these times have gotten much more scary.

[Rojava Free State]

These were probably lynchings given what's been reported. I'd think this would be in the deep south though, and not California. It's unusual, White supremacists have relatively little power and presence on the west coast broadly speaking.

https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate ... ing-blacks

There aren't as many white supremacists but there are these guys.

[Ifreann]

These were probably lynchings given what's been reported. I'd think this would be in the deep south though, and not California. It's unusual, White supremacists have relatively little power and presence on the west coast broadly speaking.

https://www.splcenter.org/states/california

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Saiwania must not be in contact with the California chapters.

[Chan Island]

These were probably lynchings given what's been reported. I'd think this would be in the deep south though, and not California. It's unusual, White supremacists have relatively little power and presence on the west coast broadly speaking.

The west coast is generally characterised by having some of the most left-liberal places in the country on the coasts, but then some of the most far right in the country in the interior. It's just perceived as all leftwing because the coastal cities have more population. Washington state's probably the most infamous for that dynamic going wrong, but California isn't far behind.

This sort of thing would most likely be in one of those states or in the Deep South. Assuming it is a series of murders, which it may not be.

[Rojava Free State]

These were probably lynchings given what's been reported. I'd think this would be in the deep south though, and not California. It's unusual, White supremacists have relatively little power and presence on the west coast broadly speaking.

The west coast is generally characterised by having some of the most left-liberal places in the country on the coasts, but then some of the most far right in the country in the interior. It's just perceived as all leftwing because the coastal cities have more population. Washington state's probably the most infamous for that dynamic going wrong, but California isn't far behind.

This sort of thing would most likely be in one of those states or in the Deep South. Assuming it is a series of murders, which it may not be.

Portland is worse. You got neo nazis and actual communists living in the same city which is why there's always a riot happening in Portland.

[Stellar Colonies]

Likely to be some of SoCal's rural white or Hispanic supremacists at work.

Ugh.

[Rojava Free State]

Likely to be some of SoCal's rural white or Hispanic supremacists at work.

Ugh.

I still believe the Surenos may have done it. This was in an urban area and some of the most racist attacks on black folks in the cities of SoCal are by any gang whose strings get pulled by La Eme.

[Risottia]

Tfw two black guys who weren't suicidal coincidentally commit suicide by hanging.

They were suicidal. How else would you call "breathing while black"?

Likely to be some of SoCal's rural white or Hispanic supremacists at work.

Hispanic supremacists? Is that even a thing in SoCal?

[Stellar Colonies]

Likely to be some of SoCal's rural white or Hispanic supremacists at work.

Ugh.

I still believe the Surenos may have done it. This was in an urban area and some of the most racist attacks on black folks in the cities of SoCal are by any gang whose strings get pulled by La Eme.

Oh yeah, the gangs.

That's a likely possibility.

[Rojava Free State]

Tfw two black guys who weren't suicidal coincidentally commit suicide by hanging.

They were suicidal. How else would you call "breathing while black"?

It's suicidal to dare to be of any ancestry tied to the global south and live in the United States.

[Chan Island]

The west coast is generally characterised by having some of the most left-liberal places in the country on the coasts, but then some of the most far right in the country in the interior. It's just perceived as all leftwing because the coastal cities have more population. Washington state's probably the most infamous for that dynamic going wrong, but California isn't far behind.

This sort of thing would most likely be in one of those states or in the Deep South. Assuming it is a series of murders, which it may not be.

Portland is worse. You got neo nazis and actual communists living in the same city which is why there's always a riot happening in Portland.

Apparently the neo nazis purposely go there to antagonise the people there. I remember a few years ago some far right goon who got in a high profile view- turned out he had travelled all the way from like Idaho or some such just to be in the rally. Ruffled a few feathers locally that's for sure. In many ways it's turned Portland's antifa groups almost into an actual defence force, which unfortunately feeds a vicious cycle.

Road trips through those 3 states are so wild. Like one moment in the car radio you'll be listening to groovy George Michael in LA and then BAM, Welcome to Jesusland in the desert.

[Farnhamia]

I'd like to see some sources added to the OP.

[Rojava Free State]

Tfw two black guys who weren't suicidal coincidentally commit suicide by hanging.

They were suicidal. How else would you call "breathing while black"?

Likely to be some of SoCal's rural white or Hispanic supremacists at work.

Hispanic supremacists? Is that even a thing in SoCal?

https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate ... ing-blacks

Hispanic supremacists. Latino gang members in SoCal really really really really don't like black folks, and if me and my friend Jay took a trip to south central together, we would probably both get super violated for daring to even stand closer than a meter to each other.