Authorities are investigating a sudden string of hangings involving black and Hispanic Americans after a sixth person of color was found hanging from a tree in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minnesota last month. Since May 27, one woman, four men and a teenage boy have been found dead from separate hangings in Portland, Southern California, Houston and New York City. Since May 27, one woman, four men and a teenage boy have been found dead from separate hangings in Portland, Southern California, Houston and New York City. The Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Gulley's death a suicide, but Gulley’s family are not convinced, fearing instead she was killed for her gender identity. Authorities immediately ruled his death a suicide and city officials attributed it to the emotional despair caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Source: Daily Mail June 21, 2020 18:03 UTC