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The verdicts reflected the severity of the crimes. Several accused were found guilty of armed rioting and murder, with the death penalty mandated for the murders committed. Others were acquitted, emphasizing the nuanced nature of the case and the challenge in assigning full responsibility.

The Executions and Reflection on Justice

The condemned men, including notorious gang leader Robert Black (also known as Robert Tank), faced their execution in late 1965. Their final moments were marked by somber rituals—singing hymns and expressions of gratitude to those who had shown them compassion.