Thirteen Loops

Thirteen Loops: Race, Violence, and the Last Lynching in America explores the tragic stories of three innocent victims—Vaudine Maddox, Sergeant Gene Ballard, and Michael Donald—whose violent deaths reveal a disturbing history of racial intolerance and violence. Through detailed research and firsthand accounts, the book examines how these murders, including the final lynching in U.S. history, impacted race relations and justice in America. It offers a compelling look at a dark chapter in American history, drawing connections across decades of racial violence.