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Lynchings were a common crime in early 20th century
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Much is being made of the 100th anniversary of the Leo Frank/Mary Phagan case this month. Phagan was a 13-year-old Atlanta murder victim. Frank was the 29-year-old Jewish pencil factory manager convicted of killing Phagan, a recent employee.