His story in brief
Found dead on the farm where he and his wife rented land, Willie McDaniel had been in a confrontation with his landlord the day before. What happened next?
His story in detail
A never-before-told narrative that challenges the reporting of the day, offers context about his death and its investigation — and reveals another killing that haunted the community.
Spoken word
This piece by Hannah Hasan, commissioned by the Remembrance Project, imagines Willie McDaniel’s life before his death, and considers what came afterward.
Memorialization
A soil collection in the vicinity of where he was killed is in the planning stages; a historic marker there will follow. Dates, times and locations will be posted on this site when available.
AT TOP: Aerial photo of Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve, vicinity of Willie McDaniel’s death. / Loyd Visuals