The Wages Of Sin Is Death
Prentiss May 5.- (Friday) -L. P. Phillips, whose scheduled execution for the November 1942, murder of D. L. Broome was twice stayed by executive clemency, paid with his life in the state's portable electric chair here shortly after midnight, Chancery Clerk Clifford Bass said early this morning.
He was strapped in the chair at 12:34 by State Executioner C. W. Watson and was pronounced dead seven minutes later by Doctors Holder and Graham.
There was no hesitation in walk as he tread the "last mile" before a scant dozen spectators. Smoking cigarettes one after another, he became hardened to the ordeal a few hours before it occurred. He did not say a word as he walked in to the chair, took his seat and the black hood placed over his face. It was a contrast to the jovial man he was just a few short hours earlier.
In the office of Sheriff G. O. Berry, the man held prayers and consulations with Reverand Sewell during the afternoon and early part of the night.
The crime for which he paid the death penalty was commited in Jefferson Davis county, five miles south of Bassfield. The court found him guilty of beating Brome, a farmer-recluse, to death, chopping his body up and setting fire to the dead man's home. The death penalty was meted out, but two successive stays of execution by the governor delayed the execution. Earlier today the office of Governor Thomas L. Bailey announced there would be no more stays of executions.
A sister and uncle of Phillips claimed the body. They made plans to bury his remains in Prentiss cemetery sometime today.
Clarion-Ledger, 05 May 1944, Fri, Page 1
***I believe D.L. Broome mentioned in the article was Dock Jefferson Broome May 29, 1860 - Nov 22, 1942, find a grave memorial #36940361
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Lawrence Pascal Phillips
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 42
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1899
Birth Place: Tillman, Mississippi, USA
Residence Place: Bassfield, Jefferson Davis, Mississippi, USA
Registration Date: 13 Jul 1942
Registration Place: Bassfield, Jefferson Davis, Mississippi, USA
Employer: A. M. Broome
Weight: 160
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: L. C. Bobo
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Lawrence Pascal Phillips
Prentiss May 5.- (Friday) -L. P. Phillips, whose scheduled execution for the November 1942, murder of D. L. Broome was twice stayed by executive clemency, paid with his life in the state's portable electric chair here shortly after midnight, Chancery Clerk Clifford Bass said early this morning.
He was strapped in the chair at 12:34 by State Executioner C. W. Watson and was pronounced dead seven minutes later by Doctors Holder and Graham.
There was no hesitation in walk as he tread the "last mile" before a scant dozen spectators. Smoking cigarettes one after another, he became hardened to the ordeal a few hours before it occurred. He did not say a word as he walked in to the chair, took his seat and the black hood placed over his face. It was a contrast to the jovial man he was just a few short hours earlier.
In the office of Sheriff G. O. Berry, the man held prayers and consulations with Reverand Sewell during the afternoon and early part of the night.
The crime for which he paid the death penalty was commited in Jefferson Davis county, five miles south of Bassfield. The court found him guilty of beating Brome, a farmer-recluse, to death, chopping his body up and setting fire to the dead man's home. The death penalty was meted out, but two successive stays of execution by the governor delayed the execution. Earlier today the office of Governor Thomas L. Bailey announced there would be no more stays of executions.
A sister and uncle of Phillips claimed the body. They made plans to bury his remains in Prentiss cemetery sometime today.
Clarion-Ledger, 05 May 1944, Fri, Page 1
***I believe D.L. Broome mentioned in the article was Dock Jefferson Broome May 29, 1860 - Nov 22, 1942, find a grave memorial #36940361
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Lawrence Pascal Phillips
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 42
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1899
Birth Place: Tillman, Mississippi, USA
Residence Place: Bassfield, Jefferson Davis, Mississippi, USA
Registration Date: 13 Jul 1942
Registration Place: Bassfield, Jefferson Davis, Mississippi, USA
Employer: A. M. Broome
Weight: 160
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: L. C. Bobo
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Lawrence Pascal Phillips
The Wages Of Sin Is Death
Prentiss May 5.- (Friday) -L. P. Phillips, whose scheduled execution for the November 1942, murder of D. L. Broome was twice stayed by executive clemency, paid with his life in the state's portable electric chair here shortly after midnight, Chancery Clerk Clifford Bass said early this morning.
He was strapped in the chair at 12:34 by State Executioner C. W. Watson and was pronounced dead seven minutes later by Doctors Holder and Graham.
There was no hesitation in walk as he tread the "last mile" before a scant dozen spectators. Smoking cigarettes one after another, he became hardened to the ordeal a few hours before it occurred. He did not say a word as he walked in to the chair, took his seat and the black hood placed over his face. It was a contrast to the jovial man he was just a few short hours earlier.
In the office of Sheriff G. O. Berry, the man held prayers and consulations with Reverand Sewell during the afternoon and early part of the night.
The crime for which he paid the death penalty was commited in Jefferson Davis county, five miles south of Bassfield. The court found him guilty of beating Brome, a farmer-recluse, to death, chopping his body up and setting fire to the dead man's home. The death penalty was meted out, but two successive stays of execution by the governor delayed the execution. Earlier today the office of Governor Thomas L. Bailey announced there would be no more stays of executions.
A sister and uncle of Phillips claimed the body. They made plans to bury his remains in Prentiss cemetery sometime today.
Clarion-Ledger, 05 May 1944, Fri, Page 1
***I believe D.L. Broome mentioned in the article was Dock Jefferson Broome May 29, 1860 - Nov 22, 1942, find a grave memorial #36940361
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Lawrence Pascal Phillips
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 42
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1899
Birth Place: Tillman, Mississippi, USA
Residence Place: Bassfield, Jefferson Davis, Mississippi, USA
Registration Date: 13 Jul 1942
Registration Place: Bassfield, Jefferson Davis, Mississippi, USA
Employer: A. M. Broome
Weight: 160
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: L. C. Bobo
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Lawrence Pascal Phillips
Prentiss May 5.- (Friday) -L. P. Phillips, whose scheduled execution for the November 1942, murder of D. L. Broome was twice stayed by executive clemency, paid with his life in the state's portable electric chair here shortly after midnight, Chancery Clerk Clifford Bass said early this morning.
He was strapped in the chair at 12:34 by State Executioner C. W. Watson and was pronounced dead seven minutes later by Doctors Holder and Graham.
There was no hesitation in walk as he tread the "last mile" before a scant dozen spectators. Smoking cigarettes one after another, he became hardened to the ordeal a few hours before it occurred. He did not say a word as he walked in to the chair, took his seat and the black hood placed over his face. It was a contrast to the jovial man he was just a few short hours earlier.
In the office of Sheriff G. O. Berry, the man held prayers and consulations with Reverand Sewell during the afternoon and early part of the night.
The crime for which he paid the death penalty was commited in Jefferson Davis county, five miles south of Bassfield. The court found him guilty of beating Brome, a farmer-recluse, to death, chopping his body up and setting fire to the dead man's home. The death penalty was meted out, but two successive stays of execution by the governor delayed the execution. Earlier today the office of Governor Thomas L. Bailey announced there would be no more stays of executions.
A sister and uncle of Phillips claimed the body. They made plans to bury his remains in Prentiss cemetery sometime today.
Clarion-Ledger, 05 May 1944, Fri, Page 1
***I believe D.L. Broome mentioned in the article was Dock Jefferson Broome May 29, 1860 - Nov 22, 1942, find a grave memorial #36940361
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Lawrence Pascal Phillips
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 42
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1899
Birth Place: Tillman, Mississippi, USA
Residence Place: Bassfield, Jefferson Davis, Mississippi, USA
Registration Date: 13 Jul 1942
Registration Place: Bassfield, Jefferson Davis, Mississippi, USA
Employer: A. M. Broome
Weight: 160
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: L. C. Bobo
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Lawrence Pascal Phillips
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