This week in 1921

“I have something to say, but not at this time.”

— Grover Cleveland Redding, convicted of murder, hanging, Illinois.
Executed June 24, 1921

Redding had claimed that he was the prince of Abyssinia and was just trying to bring the people of his race back to their homeland. During a riot that was started by Redding and his followers, two were shot to death. Redding had built up a following with his anti-government and religiously motivated teachings.