In the South, lynchings & public hangings were popular methods to restore order and seek justice. According to Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), at least 4 lynchings occurred in Leon County.

sources:
- https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/346691
- https://eji.org/news/historical-marker-dedicated-in-tallahassee-florida/
- https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94715530/why-the-south-opposes-the-lynching-bill/
- https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94710922/mayor-response-to-lynchings/