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Holbert and the woman were returned to
Doddsville by the mob. They were tied to a tree while a fire was prepared. Members of the mob cut off the victims' fingers and ears and handed them out as souvenirs. Holbert was beaten so badly in his head that one of his eyes hung from its socket. Some in the
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Holbert and the woman. When the case was before a judge, on September 22, 1904, Eastland's attorney made a motion to dismiss the charges. The judge dismissed all charges and Eastland was freed. It was reported that a large crowd applauded the decision.
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Eastland offered a $ 1,200 reward (about $ 37,000 in 2021). They came to the Eastland plantation and murdered an unknown black man. Holbert and a black woman had already fled. Several posses were formed with teams of
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African American woman who was with Holbert was also tortured and killed. Six other people were also killed during the search for Holbert and the woman.
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