Anyone remember Leslie Hylton:the Jamaican pacer

https://dropinpitch.wordpress.com/2016/01/26/tragic-story-of-leslie-hylton/

came across it today, It truly a sad story and an unhappy ending for him and his wife

In reply to allan

thanks for sharing!

In reply to allan

This biassed judge, MacGregor, was something else. The verdict was "guilt of murder with a strong recommendation for mercy", yet he imposed the death penalty.

Forgive me, I cannot help myself... Nice to see those two PNP stalwarts mentioned.

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In reply to allan

I had read about this cricketer and the murder, but never these details. What a story.

In reply to allan

Thanks for posting this article. I was 10 years old going on 11 when the murder, trial and execution happened. I recall hearing lots of people in my district talking about crime of passion at the time. Many expressed sympathy for Hylton because they believed Lurline drove him into uncontrolled rage and jealousy. Some people thought that Hylton should have never said anything to the arresting police, instead, he allegedly told the police that "I shot her in her
P---- because not even the devil will fu-- her when she go a hell."
I believe that their son went to KC and played Manning Cup football in the late 50s early 60s.

In reply to camos
Nicely written story and covering the trial and whole episode
The 4th test was mentioned
“ pardon Hilton and hang jk holt” after jk dropped a couple catches

Cozier used to mention that

In reply to JayMor

Bias most likely based on classism and colorism of the time. Sadly, some semblance of that still exists today

In reply to allan
Yes indeed

In reply to Brerzerk

Agree with you but differ in intensity...
1. Bias definitely based on classism and colourism of the time.
2. Sadly, much of that still exists today. May be less in-your-face and more subtle, but with us nonetheless.

--Æ.

My niece's book "Sweetness in the Skin" is coming out in a couple of weeks and it deals with some of these issues.

In reply to Casper

congrats To her