Causes Of Lynchings, 1882-1968 

 
Number Percent
Homicides 1,937 40.84
Felonious Assault 205 4.32
Rape 912 19.22
Attempted Rape 288 6.07
Robbery and Theft 232 4.89
Insult to White Person 85 1.79
All Other Causes 1,084 22.85
Total 4,743 100.00

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