Police are still trying to figure out why a black mob
beat to death a Des Moines, Iowa, man at a popular downtown fishing spot one
week ago. Richard Daughenbaugh, a father
of six and construction worker, did not know his killers, say police. But at 1
a.m., he found himself exchanging words with members of a mob that numbered in
the dozens. The Des Moines Register picks up the narrative with a sterile
account that understates the violence and ignores the
race of the attackers:
“The suspects allegedly beat Daughenbaugh using no
weapons other than their own bodies while others in the group tried to stop
anyone from helping, police said,” the paper reported. “A woman fishing nearby
tried to step in and stop the assault and was struck, police said. Her
companion was attacked as he jumped in to defend her. And when the woman tried
to call 911, two women from the group allegedly grabbed her phone and threw it.
She eventually retrieved it and called 911.”
Translation: Several people beat Daughenbaugh. Several
people beat the fishermen who tried to help. And several people beat the
witnesses who tried to dial 911. And lots of others watched and cheered.
Richard Daughenbaugh died soon after…..To Read More….
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