The Murder of John Codman

The story you are about to read is true. It is a story that is frightening and filled with heartbreak. It is the story of three slaves, who yearned for freedom so fervently, they committed a desperate act for which they would pay dearly.Since before our country began, we have always struggled for our freedoms. Throughout our history some of us have been less involved than others, and some of us have done more than others for the freedoms we love. We have always had strong views about freedom. All of us have benefited from the sacrifices of others - who have gone before us and those who are impacting our freedoms today. Not much has been written about the story you are going to read. It is however an important piece of our history. In the pages to come you will learn about a terrible tragedy that also proves a valuable lesson in the real cost of freedom during a complex time in America and the world.