Historical Figures · 21st Century
George Stinney Jr’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— George Stinney Jr, Unknown
Who Was George Stinney Jr?
George Junius Stinney Jr. was an African American boy who was wrongfully executed at the age of 14 after being convicted, during an unfair trial, for the murders of two white girls – 11-year-old Betty June Binnicker and 8-year-old Mary Emma Thames – in his hometown of Alcolu, South Carolina. He was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death on a single day in April 1944 and then executed by electric chair on June 16, 1944, after Governor Olin D.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding George Stinney Jr's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
George Stinney Jr., age 14, was executed June 16, 1944, in South Carolina. No witnesses recorded last words from the execution; this phrase is not documented in any historical record.
Sources
- archive Execution records
- archive 2014 conviction vacatur hearing
Legacy
George Stinney Jr's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were George Stinney Jr’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did George Stinney Jr die?
George Stinney Jr died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were George Stinney Jr’s last words documented?
George Stinney Jr., age 14, was executed June 16, 1944, in South Carolina. No witnesses recorded last words from the execution; this phrase is not documented in any historical record.
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