The silencing of ruby mccollum refutes the carefully constructed public memory of one of the most famous and under examined biracial murders in american history.
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Ruby mccollum born ruby jackson august 31 1909 may 23 1992 was a wealthy married african american woman in live oak florida who is known for being arrested and convicted in 1952 for killing dr.
On august 3 1952 african american housewife ruby mccollum drove to the office of dr.
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Leroy adams beloved white physician in the segregated small town of live oak florida.
Leroy adams a prominent white doctor and state senator elect the judge restricted her testimony but she did testify as to their sexual relationship and his paternity of her child.
On august 3 1952 an african american housewife rub.
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