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Devil in the Grove

Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America

Gilbert King

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Description

Devil in the Grove (2012) tells the true story of four young Black men falsely accused of rape in 1949 Florida. It follows lawyer Thurgood Marshall’s tireless efforts to save their lives in the face of racial hatred, obstruction, violence, and injustice at every turn. Ultimately, Marshall exposed devastating flaws in the case, achieving some semblance of justice despite a system aligned against the defendants. 

Who Should Listen

  • People interested in the Groveland case
  • Those curious about Thurgood Marshall’s legal career
  • Anyone who wants to learn more about the history of racial injustice in the US

About the Authors

Gilbert King is an award-winning author whose works focus on race, civil rights, and criminal justice. He wrote, produced, and cohosted Bone Valley, a crime podcast set in central Florida in the 1980s. His other books include Beneath a Ruthless Sun and The Execution of Willie Francis.